Dr. Michael Buckles

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  www.mcneesefoundation.org/PageDisplay.asp?p1=2570 - [Cached Version]
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  Dr. Michael Buckles, assistant professor
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  For Dr. Michael Buckles, teaching and playing music go hand in hand. Buckles, an assistant professor of performing arts at McNeese State University, is also an accomplished violinist who has traveled and performed in concert and recital halls across the South. Funding for his performances stemmed from two professorships, the Henry C. Alexander Endowed Professorship in Music and the JPMorgan Chase Endowed Professorship in Music. "Until you have name recognition, you have to find venues that are interested in listening to you play. If you are invited to play, you have to have your own money for travel and expenses. It's not easy, but it has to be done. Performances provide name recognition and money provides for the initial performances," Buckles said.
  
  Buckles has performed in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Tennessee and Texas with recitals at Texas Christian and Loyola universities planned for this fall. This summer he cut a recording at the University of Virginia for Innova, the music label of the American Composers Forum. Another challenge he is tackling includes learning guitar solos from rock ‘n' roll history. While other musicians may have played music outside their preferred genre before, it's a different kind of situation for Buckles, who has listened mostly to classical music throughout his life and is only vaguely familiar with rock ‘n' roll. Add that to the fact he'll be playing a violin rather than a guitar. His performance career may keep him busy, but Buckles emphasizes that being an educator is just as important as concerts and recital halls. "I can't place a monetary value on the endowed professorships because I'm still seeing the fruits of those awards. I have received calls based on my recent performances, and I would not have been able to make those performances without the professorship," Buckles said. Communities are also benefitting from Buckles' knowledge and talent. String programs were developed in both the New Orleans and Lake Charles areas, and he has served as director of the Lake Charles area youth orchestra. According to Buckles, in the end, it all comes back to where it started.

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  www.bulberyouthorchestra.org/staff.html - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/18/2008    Last Visited: 8/18/2008  

  Music Director is MSU Professor of Music, Dr. Michael Buckles who is also currently serving as the State Orchestra Chairman for LMEA, and concertmaster for the Lake Charles Symphony.

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  Dr. Michael Buckles
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  Dr. Michael Buckles, assistant professor
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  For Dr. Michael Buckles, teaching and playing music go hand in hand. Buckles, an assistant professor of performing arts at McNeese State University, is also an accomplished violinist who has traveled and performed in concert and recital halls across the South. Funding for his performances stemmed from two professorships, the Henry C. Alexander Endowed Professorship in Music and the JPMorgan Chase Endowed Professorship in Music. "Until you have name recognition, you have to find venues that are interested in listening to you play. If you are invited to play, you have to have your own money for travel and expenses. It's not easy, but it has to be done. Performances provide name recognition and money provides for the initial performances," Buckles said.
  
  Buckles has performed in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Tennessee and Texas with recitals at Texas Christian and Loyola universities planned for this fall. This summer he cut a recording at the University of Virginia for Innova, the music label of the American Composers Forum. Another challenge he is tackling includes learning guitar solos from rock ‘n' roll history. While other musicians may have played music outside their preferred genre before, it's a different kind of situation for Buckles, who has listened mostly to classical music throughout his life and is only vaguely familiar with rock ‘n' roll. Add that to the fact he'll be playing a violin rather than a guitar. His performance career may keep him busy, but Buckles emphasizes that being an educator is just as important as concerts and recital halls. "I can't place a monetary value on the endowed professorships because I'm still seeing the fruits of those awards. I have received calls based on my recent performances, and I would not have been able to make those performances without the professorship," Buckles said. Communities are also benefitting from Buckles' knowledge and talent. String programs were developed in both the New Orleans and Lake Charles areas, and he has served as director of the Lake Charles area youth orchestra. According to Buckles, in the end, it all comes back to where it started.

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  ASTA | Louisiana - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/21/2008    Last Visited: 8/21/2008  

  Michael BucklesPresident413 West Claude StLake Charles, LA 70605-3405337-475-5034 (W); 337-562-2815 (H)mbuckles@mail.mcneese.edu
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  Michael Buckles

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  ASTA's 2007 National Conference - [Cached Version]
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  Michael Buckles
  
  McNeese State University

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  AmericanPress.com - Scene - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/22/2006    Last Visited: 9/22/2006  

  Violinist Michael Buckles and pianist Boriana Buckles, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 123 Sale Road.

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  Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra, Lake Charles, LA.... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/18/2008    Last Visited: 8/18/2008  

  Two years ago, as Dr. Buckles assumed duties as State Orchestra Chairman for LMEA, Mrs. English was appointed Conductor of the Orchestra.
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  Music Director Michael BucklesMichael Buckles is an Assistant Professor of Music at McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA.He previously taught at Dillard University, Xavier University, and the Preparatory Department at the University of New Orleans.As a violinist, he was a tenured member of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and currently serves as the concertmaster of the Lake Charles Symphony and as principal second violin of the Rapides Symphony.His interest in contemporary music has led to the development of the Center for Contemporary Violin Studies at McNeese (see www.michaelbuckles.com), where living composers across the country can have their works performed in monthly reading sessions.As an educator, he has worked with string programs in the New Orleans area, in Lake Charles, and has also served as the director of the Dr. Francis G. Bulber Youth Orchestra.During his tenure as director, the orchestra has participated in district and state festivals, and was the recipient of the Lake Charles Mayor's Award for Cultural Group of the Year.
  
  In addition to his work as a violinist, Dr. Buckles serves in a variety of administrative capacities, including string area chair of the Louisiana Music Teacher's Association, orchestra division chair of the Louisiana Music Educator's Association, and the Louisiana state president of the American String Teacher's Association.He has degrees from Tulane University, The Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Louisiana State University.This year, McNeese State University awarded Dr. Buckles the Henry C. Alexander Endowed Professorship in Music, and as such, has allowed him to schedule a variety of performance projects.

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  Dr. Michael Buckles - Email
  
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  L.M.E.A. Orchestra Division - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/19/2006    Last Visited: 11/12/2006  

  Compiled by Dr. Michael Buckles, LMEA Orchestra Division Chair(337) 475-5034mbuckles@mcneese.edu
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  Dr. Michael Buckles413 West Claude St.Lake Charles, LA 70605
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  Dr. Michael Buckles413 West Claude St.Lake Charles, LA 70605
  
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  Michael Buckles, audition coordinatorMcNeese State University, Band Hall

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  The Times of Southwest Louisiana - [Cached Version]
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  Orchestra directors are Dr. Michael Buckles and Mrs. Jean English.
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  Dr. Buckles is a strings professor at MSU while Mrs. English is currently director of strings at Oak Park Middle School.
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  For more information, contact Dr. Michael Buckles at 337-475-5034 or Emma Guillory at 337-582-1466.

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