Michael Earl Thompson - Minister of Music, Producer

Originally from Dallas, TX. Musical background includes 38 years of experience, workshops & musical training with an Associates Degree, specializing in  Sound Reinforcement from Valencia Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Florida, and a Masters in Worship & Leadership, from Liberty University. Nominated Producer of the Year by the GAG.  Nominated for (3) Stellar Awards in Children's Music.  Videographer for Kirk Franklin & The Family, Gospel Choir Director for Celene Dione, Stevie Wonder, Vicki Winans, Dorothy Norwood, Carolyn Traylor, Stellar Award Voting Member, Judge for "Stellar Award Gospel Star Search 03", Donnie McClurkin Event coordinator "Back to Holiness 03", Music Director for Vanessa Bell Armstrong & LaShun Pace, Workshop Clinician with Joe Pace, Musician for Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Dr. Frank M. Reid, Jasper Williams, Jr., and Lowell Pye from Men of Standard . Keyboardist for DFW Mass Choir. Member of GMWA, Edwin Hawkins M.A.S., Central Florida Musicians Guild, Music Director for the 11th and 12th Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church.

Credits:

• Producer 2009 "Dance Ministry Basics" DVD
• Producer 2009 "Raise the Praise" DVD Stellar Award Nominee
• 2007 Stellar Award Nominee CD "Give An Applause" Producer
• 2006 Stellar Award Nominee CD "I Get My Praise On" Producer
• CD "Let The Children Sing!" Producer
• Children's Video of the Year Award Dr. Bobby Jones Video Gospel
• CD "Walk on the Storm" Producer & Songwriter  
• CD "The Streets Are Gold" Producer
• CD "Let The Children Sing!" Vol. II Producer 
•  Songwriter USA Hallmark Movie "Clover"
• CD Edwin Hawkins Music and Arts Seminar Dallas Songwriter: "Take It To Jesus."
• Songwriter & Performer Disney World/ABC TV "TV Is Good" Campaign
• Performer Disney World Black Heritage Celebration
• Performer Edwin Hawkins Music & Arts Seminar(s)
• Songwriter & Director Disney World "Animal Kingdom" Theme park Opening
• Performer Disney World "Lion King II" Video Release Choir Music Director

Goals:

To be God's best ambassador through music.

Clients

• BET Sound Stage
• Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom
• Novell Computers
• City of Orlando, Florida
• Proctor & Gamble
• Raskin Taylor Productions
• Walt Disney World Epcot
• Universal Studios
• SeaWorld
• Sierra Managment