Updated 03/28/2009                      Michael L. Durig,

Durig Music Services

757-420-1014   durigmusicservices@cox.net 757-241-0020

Places for great service, instruments and music:

 Angelico Violins, Inc. Chesapeake, VA

 Associated Music, Virginia Beach, VA.

"The Rust Belt Ramblers Dixie Band"

Mike Finn, Randy Ladkau, & MD

"Substitution" Jazz Ensemble

at Sirena Cucina, Norfolk, VA.

 

The Spumoni Strings in Action at the Seaford Yacht Club

Cynthia Bryant,                                   MD                           Charlotte Dettwiler

violinist and teacher.,                                                          cellist and teacher

In the Navy, playing a change of command in Naples, Italy ('94)

At Disney World with the Banjo Kings in (89-91).

At Disney World with the Kids of the Kingdom (86)

 

Durig Music Services is a full service music contracting company.  We provide musical ensembles for weddings, parties, receptions and other events. Our professional musicians include active and retired military musicians, teachers, and symphony members.  All have extensive backgrounds in ceremonies, receptions, parties, and concerts.  We have specialized experience in diplomatic and military receptions and ceremonies. Everything from a reception to a change of command. 

We offer the following as stand alone groups or in combination:

  1. Solo: Guitar
  2. Duos: Guitar with Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Flute, Violin, or Clarinet.  Wonderful for restaurants
  3. Spumoni Strings:  trios to full string orchestras
  4. Virginia Chamber Brass: Great for change of commands or ceremonies.
  5. The Rustbelt Ramblers:  Swinging Dixieland band.
  6. Mad Dog's Revenge: We be hurtin' you soon!!!
  7. Substitution:  Jazz Standards and Originals

I am offering lessons on the following instruments;

  1. Guitar/Mandolin/Plectrum banjo/electric bass, all levels
  2. Violin/Viola/Cello/Acoustic Bass, beginning and intermediate.
  3. Trumpet/French horn/Trombone, beginning and intermediate.
  4. Voice/Piano, beginning and intermediate
  5. Jazz performance all levels, all instruments.

The subject matter in private lessons included the technical aspect of playing along with theoretical concepts of music. This balance of training enables the student to analyze new pieces and play them quicker. The student is able to recognize common patterns used in all musical compositions. The goal is for the student to be completely functional within a 24 month period; able to function in any performance endeavor.

Education

  1. B.S. of Music, music education, Wright State University 1979  Vocal music 2.988
  2. Master of Music, composition/theory,   Norfolk State University 2004 instrumental viola.  4.00
  3. Currently certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia to teach music in public schools.

Professional

  1. Arranger for Chesapeake Civic Chorus, director Mrs. Geraldine Boone
  2. I have played with such notable musicians as
    1. Cab Calloway
    2. Bob Hope
    3. Betty White
    4. Dinah Shore
    5. Charlie Pride
    6. Glen Campbell
    7. Chuck Mangione
    8. Les Brown's Band of Renown. 
  3. I have played for amateur (*) and professional entertainment organizations as:
    1. Walt Disney World
    2. Busch Gardens, Tampa,
    3. The Mantovani Orchestra
    4. Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera (Ohio)
    5. Chesapeake Civic Chorus*
    6. The Virginia Opera Company
    7. The Symphonicity Orchestra of Virginia Beach*
    8. The United States Navy Music Program
  4. I have been involved with music education for several years and have been on staff  as an instructor for the following institutions since 2000:
    1. the Governor's School for the Arts, Norfolk; Public School Jazz Guitar
    2. the Academy of Music, Chesapeake Branch; Private Guitar
    3. Frank W. Cox High School,  Virginia Beach, VA; Public School, strings
    4. Churchland High School, Portsmouth, Virginia ; Public School, strings, general music, and the Music Magnet Program.
    5. ECPI Technical College; music appreciation instructor. 
    6. Private instructor for Flute Tooter, Larkspur, VAB; and Angelico Violin, Inc Great Bridge, Chesapeake. 
    7. Salem High School; substitute for Music Technology Class using the Sibelius Music Publishing Program, master class facilitator on aspects of being a professional musician.
    8. Published arranger, MSB Publishing Chantilly, Virginia 20153
    9. St. Pius X Catholic Schools, class guitar and string instruction.
  5. I am the Brass Mentor and Substitute Conductor with the Virginia Youth Symphony Orchestra.
  6. I perform with the Virginia Chamber Brass, French Horn
  7. I play guitar everywhere.
  8. I play viola and contract musicians for the Millennium Symphony produced by ERM Media.
  9. I am currently working at Kecoughtan High School as the guitar instructor.