Michael Stanley - Conductor / French Horn
Michael Stanley is a multi-talented and in-demand conductor and performer based in Southern California, who has performed in such world-renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and UCLA’s Royce Hall. As a conductor his performances have garnered outstanding reviews, with the Los Angeles Times proclaiming that “…[his] ensemble performed beautifully.” He is currently the Music Director and Conductor of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra and the Westlake Village Symphony. Mr. Stanley has conducted both nationally and internationally, including leading the prestigious YMF Debut Orchestra at the finals of the 2019 Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competition. As an advocate for new music, he has commissioned, premiered, and conducted numerous compositions in a variety of genres. Mr. Stanley is also a devoted music educator, committed to providing musical opportunities to young people from diverse communities. Among his many conducting teachers and mentors are Kenneth Kiesler, Jeffrey Schindler, Richard Rintoul, Gary Pratt and David Rentz.
Michael Stanley is a multi-talented and in-demand conductor and performer based in Southern California, who has performed in such world-renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and UCLA’s Royce Hall. As a conductor his performances have garnered outstanding reviews, with the Los Angeles Times proclaiming that “…[his] ensemble performed beautifully.” He is currently the Music Director and Conductor of the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra and the Westlake Village Symphony. Mr. Stanley has conducted both nationally and internationally, including leading the prestigious YMF Debut Orchestra at the finals of the 2019 Christopher Parkening International Guitar Competition. As an advocate for new music, he has commissioned, premiered, and conducted numerous compositions in a variety of genres. Mr. Stanley is also a devoted music educator, committed to providing musical opportunities to young people from diverse communities. Among his many conducting teachers and mentors are Kenneth Kiesler, Jeffrey Schindler, Richard Rintoul, Gary Pratt and David Rentz.