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April 2013 – Upcoming Performances in Salt Lake City area!
Join Mike in South Jordan UT for 2 fantastic events! One is a concert with the Oquirrh Mountain Symphony and the other is a Musical Conversation where Mike will share his insights into the world of composing, improvising, and […]
March 2013 – Salem Pops concert – Mike unveils his latest orchestrations!
On March 2nd at the Elsinore Theatre in Salem OR Mike will debut some new works. Here’s an excerpt from our recent newsletter where Mike talks about these new orchestral arrangements.
I’m just now wrapping up 4 new orchestral arrangements for […]
World Premier of “Music In My Soul” by Mike Strickland
Here’s a video of the new song, ‘Music in My Soul’ that I wrote and debuted recently with a 90 piece choir, male and female lead and a full band. Think Grease meets Billy Joel – a fun rock n […]
Elizabeth News: “I might be in a piano reality show…”
From Elizabeth, Mike’s daughter:
Hi everyone!
I thought I’d share an awesome trailer that just came out for a developing show called “The Real Pianists of the Hamptons”. This footage is from Pianofest, a piano festival I have attended for the past […]
New Featured Video! Meet Mike Strickland
A short introduction to Mike and his music. For more concert video please see our Video Sample page on this site or our YouTube channel.
OK, OK!! “Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas” is my favorite CD!
Mike’s wife Kristi here. I am the one at the CD table after every concert talking to audience members about which CD to buy. Since Mike has so many choices, I am asked constantly which CD is my favorite. I […]
Breaking News – Mike’s music on Fox TV
Breaking News! Tune in to a show called “Mob Doctor” airing on Fox TV Monday, December 3rd, 9 pm PST. Listen for Mike’s recording of “O Tannenbaum” sometime during the show.
Sadie the Dog performs for Homeward Bound Pet Shelter
Our dog Sadie had a great time performing for Homeward Bound, McMinnville’s own no-kill animal shelter. The concert/fundraiser/auction was held at the stunning Coeur de Terre Vineyard. The back up band included Mike Strickland on piano along with guest musicians […]
New videos of Mike’s original piece “Anthem” and “Big Train Boogie”
Here’s a solo piano version of Mike’s original piece “Anthem”. He has it fully orchestrated and recently debuted it with the Salem Pops Orchestra.
Another original piece, a boogie-woogie entitled “Big Train Boogie”. You can just see that train comin’ […]
“Ode To Joy” and “Pretty Money” sheet music released!
We finally released the exact transcription of Mike’s arrangement of Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy”. Rhythmic, joyous, proud, and celebratory, this fabulous arrangement is great for a special occasion. Buy it now in our store!
Here’s a sample of the arrangement live […]
Fun in the Studio -The Billionaire with the Comb-Over Hair
Besides performing and recording, I routinely help others record and produce their CD projects, develop their songs and arrangements for recording, and provide teaching/coaching for others on their own music path, etc. So what does the song ‘The Billionaire with […]
“Frank’s Fine Day” sheet music now available in our store!
Our cat Frank was with us for 11 years and gave us a lot of joy. He became ill and about a year or so ago, we had to put him down. Many will miss him. He made friends with […]
Listen to Mike’s interview and music on The “Jazz Spot” at Fusion Coffeehouse session in Madison, Mississippi
Last month, Mike sat down with Raphael Semmes at The “Jazz Spot” at Fusion Coffeehouse in Madison MS. The session featured lots of great conversation and of course some inspired music. Featured with Mike was Raphael on bass and Bud […]
Watch Mike’s recent solo piano concert in Salt Lake City on USTREAM
For those of you who missed Mike’s live streaming solo piano concert on March 10th with guest artists Michele McLaughlin and Elizabeth Strickland, you can see the recording here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/21024444
Sheet Music for “Promise for Romance” Now Available
Sheet Music for “Promise for Romance” is now available in our store! We have two versions of this piece transcribed. One is the exact transcription of the sound recording from the album “Touch the Sky”. The other is a shortened, […]