Michael Geib, DM
Associate Professor
About
Dr. Michael Geib, double bassist, joined the faculty at the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music in 2010. He holds degrees from Clemson University and Florida State University, and has also taught at Florida State University, Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond North High School, and the Quartz Mountain Music Festival. He is committed to teaching bassists to be versed in all types of music, with his doctoral treatise focusing on teaching improvisation to orchestral double bass players. Dr. Geib maintains an active performing career with the Enid and Norman Symphony Orchestras, the Claire Piersol Band, the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, the Painted Sky Opera, the 5th Street Jazz Collective, and the Colorado Mahlerfest Orchestra. Dr. Geib also teaches privately through Geib Musik.
Classes Taught
Applied Double Bass
String Chamber Music
Jazz Theory
Jazz Ensembles
String Techniques
Jazz & Commercial Music Arranging
Music Theory
Education and Certifications
Doctor of Music in String Performance:
Florida State University
Master of Music in String Performance & Master of Music in Jazz Studies:
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts-Music & Bachelor of Arts in Spanish:
Clemson University
Experience
Associate Professor of Double Bass: University of Central Oklahoma, 2010 - present
Adjunct Professor of Double Bass: Oklahoma Christian University, 2011 - 2012
Orchestra Instructor: Edmond North High School, 2011 - 2012
Chamber Music Instructor: Florida State University, 2007 - 2010
Honors and Awards
CGS/Proquest Distinguished Dissertation Award Finalist: Florida State University
Summa Cum Laude Graduate of the College of Music: Florida State University
Summa Cum Laude Graduate of the Calhoun Honors College: Clemson University
Outstanding Student in Performing Arts in Music: Clemson University
Scott Hendrickson Memorial Jazz Ensemble Award: Clemson University
Eagle Scout Award: Troop 245, Hilton Head Island, SC
Interests
Downhill Snow Skiing, Cooking & Grilling, Urban Hiking, Cycling, Outdoors & Camping
Research, Published Work, and Scholarly Activities
Structuring Versatility: A Organized Survey of Modern Double Bass Playing
Published by Geib Musik 2018
Teach Your Orchestra to Improvise
Smart Music Blog 2017
Teaching Improvisation to Orchestral Double Bass Players: Significance and Methodology
Doctoral Treatise, Florida State University 2013
Professional and Community Involvement
American Federation of Musicians:
Local 375-703
American String Teachers Association:
Collegiate Chair, Oklahoma State Chapter
College Music Society
International Society of Bassists
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy can be described in three tenets: fundamentals, versatility, and passion. When embracing these three principles, I believe that any student can have a successful career in music.
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