South Central Regional

Music Conference

Mike Steinel

Mike Steinel is a jazz trumpeter, pianist, composer and arranger.  He is presently Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas where he teaches jazz improvisation, jazz trumpet and jazz pedagogy.  Prior to joining the UNT faculty he was Jazz Artist in Residence at Bethel College and served on the faculty of Northern Illinois University.

Internationally recognized as a jazz educator Mike is the author of Building a Jazz Vocabulary and Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble both published by Hal Leonard Music Corporation.  Mike is an active clinician and guest artist and has performed throughout the US, Canada and in Europe.  He has served on the faculties of Clark Terry Jazz Camp, the Jamey Aebersold Improvisation Camps, the Saskatchewan Summer Jazz Camp and the University of Missouri Summer Jazz Residency.  He is the founder and director of the UNT Jazz Combo Workshop, the UNT Jazz Trumpet Workshop, and the UNT Jazz Winds Workshop. 

Mike has performed as soloist at the MENC and IAJE national conventions and at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. His playing experience includes work with Clark Terry, Don Ellis, Bill Evans, Jerry Bergonzi and recordings with the Chicago Jazz Quintet and the Frank Mantooth Big Band. Honors received include an Illinois Arts Council Chairman's Grant and a jazz fellowship grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Mr. Steinel has served as Co-Chair of the Jazz Advisory Panel for the National Endowment for the Arts and holds a BME degree from Emporia State University and a MME degree from the University of North Texas.

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