“—being a worship artist grants me the privilege to serve and reach the heart through sacred song.”
Christine de Michele is an award-winning vocalist and published songwriter from Maine — home of Poland Spring and earmuffs, the Wyeths, wild blueberries, and the zig-zag stitch. Like many awesome places here in the Foothills, up north, we say “You can’t get there from here!” Christine’s other passions are nature, travel, and French culture and language. Last year she spent 12 days hiking 134 miles in France.
“— she can take an old beloved hymn and bring it to life with her unique style - Christine sings beautifully and is an excellent pianist. ”
“—When she sings, it’s like the whole universe is speaking to all of us.”
EXPERIENCE
Inventor & UX Designer, Compass Music Lab, Mystery Mashup, Remote, 2024-present
Worship Artist, Saluda Presbyterian, North Carolina, 2022-present
Communications Strategist, PENN Creative Strategy, New York City (remote), 2023-present
Music Communications Director, Jazz Generation 501c3, New York City (remote), 2020-2023
Choir Director & Music Teacher, NYC Department of Education, PS 9, New York City, 2017-2018
Performer-Composer & Creative Director, Maritime Cowboy, New York City, 2015-2017
Workshop Leader, Music Improvisation, Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies Organization, Annual Global Conference, New York City, 2013-2016
Founder & Educator, Compass Music Lab, New York City, 2012-2022
Music Program Designer, 92NY, New York City, 2011-2013
Voice Coach & Piano Accompanist, Freelance, Greater Boston, 2006-2009
Cantor & Liturgical Chorister, Saint Michael’s College Chapel, Vermont, 2002-2005
Interdisciplinary Artist & Collaborator, Various, 1998-present
EDUCATION
M.S. Coursework in User Experience Design & Communications, Brandeis University, Massachusetts
M.A. in Music & Music Education, Columbia University, New York City
Dual B.A. in Music & in English Language and Literature, Saint Michael’s College, Vermont
Jazz Performance & Theory Studies, Christchurch Polytechnic, New Zealand
Leading a Music Workshop at the Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies Annual Conference, New York City
“— a wonderful musician!”