D. Michael Lynch
Spanning over two decades of dedication and service to music education, Mr. D. Michael Lynch has acted as director and conductor of a many instrumental music ensembles and taught general music courses at the primary and second levels. As a professional freelance musician, he has shared the stage with many notable artists.
D. Michael Lynch is the Director of Bands at Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey where his primary responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Foundations Band. Under his leadership, the Cherokee High School Marching Band has earned numerous NJ State Championships and the distinguished title of 2014 National Champions. Under his baton, the Cherokee High School Wind Ensemble has performed among the leading wind bands of New Jersey, and shared the NJ State Gala Concert stage numerous times over. In addition to directing the performance ensembles, he teaches Music Theory, Music Technology, and Music Appreciation.
Mr. Lynch received a B.M. in Music Education from Rowan University, and his M.M. in Conducting from Messiah College, where he studied conducting with Dr. William Stowman, Dr. Bradley Genevro, and Eugene M. Corporon. While attending Rowan University, Mr. Lynch was a trumpet student of John Thyshen.
In 2004, the Conn-Selmer publication, KeyNote Magazine, recognized Mr. Lynch as a "Teacher of Note" for his tireless efforts and service to students of the high school band program in Pitman, NJ. In 2012, South Jersey Magazine named Mr. Lynch as a "Top Teacher" for the quality of education he provides to the students of Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ.
The Assistant Director of a summer program entitled Leadership through Education, Adventure, and Discipline (L.E.A.D.), Mr. Lynch co-developed a robust curriculum that affords young adults an opportunity to gain heightened communication skills, challenging conflict resolutions, and problematic situational solutions.
Mr. Lynch and his wife Katy have two children, Graham Michael and Cecily Marie, and happily reside in the small town of Pitman, NJ.
D. Michael Lynch is the Director of Bands at Cherokee High School in Marlton, New Jersey where his primary responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Foundations Band. Under his leadership, the Cherokee High School Marching Band has earned numerous NJ State Championships and the distinguished title of 2014 National Champions. Under his baton, the Cherokee High School Wind Ensemble has performed among the leading wind bands of New Jersey, and shared the NJ State Gala Concert stage numerous times over. In addition to directing the performance ensembles, he teaches Music Theory, Music Technology, and Music Appreciation.
Mr. Lynch received a B.M. in Music Education from Rowan University, and his M.M. in Conducting from Messiah College, where he studied conducting with Dr. William Stowman, Dr. Bradley Genevro, and Eugene M. Corporon. While attending Rowan University, Mr. Lynch was a trumpet student of John Thyshen.
In 2004, the Conn-Selmer publication, KeyNote Magazine, recognized Mr. Lynch as a "Teacher of Note" for his tireless efforts and service to students of the high school band program in Pitman, NJ. In 2012, South Jersey Magazine named Mr. Lynch as a "Top Teacher" for the quality of education he provides to the students of Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ.
The Assistant Director of a summer program entitled Leadership through Education, Adventure, and Discipline (L.E.A.D.), Mr. Lynch co-developed a robust curriculum that affords young adults an opportunity to gain heightened communication skills, challenging conflict resolutions, and problematic situational solutions.
Mr. Lynch and his wife Katy have two children, Graham Michael and Cecily Marie, and happily reside in the small town of Pitman, NJ.