I am an arts professional and musician with 15 years of experience in performance, music direction, keyboards, and composition/arranging. I work with musicians of all skill levels and hold a music education certification. I have had the privilege of collaborating with top artists including Kid Funkadelic, Remember Jones, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Steven Sametz, and Eric Whitacre, and I bring broad experience in performance, directing, and theatrical production to every project.…

Michael Wisnosky

I am an arts professional and musician with 15 years of experience in performance, music direction, keyboards, and composition/arranging. I work with musicians of all skill levels and hold a music education certification. I have had the privilege of collaborating with top artists including Kid Funkadelic, Remember Jones, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Steven Sametz, and Eric Whitacre, and I bring broad experience in performance, directing, and theatrical production to every project.…

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I am an arts professional and musician with 15 years of experience in performance, music direction, keyboards, and composition/arranging. I work with musicians of all skill levels and hold a music education certification.

I have had the privilege of collaborating with top artists including Kid Funkadelic, Remember Jones, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Steven Sametz, and Eric Whitacre, and I bring broad experience in performance, directing, and theatrical production to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Director at Wesley United Methodist Church
January 1, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Direct and lead weekly worship music; select hymns; collaborate with the pastor on hymn and special music selection; arrange and perform Introits and Offertories.
Music Director & Worship Leader at Kingston United Methodist Church
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Direct worship services; plan and perform hymns; meet weekly with pastor for music selection; arrange Introits and Offertories; oversee special music.
Owner/Director at Michael Wisnosky Music Studio
January 1, 2015 - November 23, 2025
Voice, piano, theory, and composition lessons for students aged 10-60; build curriculum; place students into advanced programs such as Rider University’s Contemporary Vocal Institute and Westminster Choir College’s Vocal Institute.
Creative Director at New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designed and installed Halloween and Christmas attractions; auditioned/interviewed actors and staff; developed show flow; oversaw all design aspects including sets, makeup, and costuming.
Music Teacher at Music & Arts — Lawrenceville, NJ
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Studio of students aged 10-50; developed and implemented curriculum for voice, piano, theory, and music composition.
Music Director at Essie Riddle & Friends
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed musical elements and performances; oversaw rehearsals and performances.
Bass Section Leader at St. Thomas Church
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Bass section leader; supported the ensemble in performances.
Assistant Praise Band Music Director at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Assistant music director for the praise band; supported repertoire selection and rehearsal planning.
Bass Section Leader at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
January 1, 2017 - November 23, 2025
Bass section leader; contributed to choral performance.
Music Director at Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Lambda Chapter — Moravian College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Led and coordinated musical activities for the fraternity/college chapter.
Bass Section Leader at First Presbyterian Church — Allentown, PA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Bass section leader; supported church choir.
Drumline Section Leader at Moravian College Marching Band — Bethlehem, PA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Drumline section leadership and performance supervision.
Music Director at Once Upon A Time Players
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Directed musical elements for productions including Snoopy, Urinetown, and Chicago.

Education

Master of Music in Voice Performance & Pedagogy at Westminster Choir College
May 16, 2018
Bachelor of Music Composition at Moravian College
May 16, 2015
Master of Music in Voice Performance & Pedagogy at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Music in Music Composition at Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Music Education Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 23, 2025
Westminster Voice Pedagogy Institute
January 1, 2020 - November 23, 2025
Westminster Choral Festival
January 1, 2017 - November 23, 2025
CoOPERAtive Program Young Artist
January 1, 2016 - November 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    paper The Skye Boat Song

    Arranged for three singers and piano, this adaptation captures the feelings of the original folk song: wistfulness, glee, might, and longing. Performed by Canto Zenzero.

    uniE608 America, the Beautiful
    An arrangement of America the Beautiful, composed for Brass Quintet. america brassquintet composer arranger…
    uniE608 A Certain Slant of Light
    An original art song for the 2022 Sparks & Wiry Cries SongSLAM competition. This piece won the audience choice award. Pianist/Composer: Michael Wisnosky Singer: Margaret Taylor Woods Text: Emily Dickinson composer music artsong…