The music of Michael Lawrence has been heard in Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and in churches around the world. Because of his creativity and attention to detail, hundreds of his arrangements & orchestrations have been published. Publishers trust him and know that his music will meet every expectation for musicians and congregations.
In addition to arranging, orchestrating and composing, Michael has also served as a Producer for choral and instrumental recordings. His passion for music includes many decades of conducting choirs, orchestras, marching bands, concert bands, and jazz groups. With his priority of developing new generations of musicians, Michael has had experience leading groups of every age – from beginner students to trained professionals.
For almost ten years, Michael served as an Editor and Producer for Word Music, and for over 24 years now, he has served as the Instrumental Minister at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. In this role he oversees three orchestras and a fine arts school with students learning music, dance, and art. His commitment to the musical and spiritual development of church musicians of all ages, and his vision for the arts in the church have helped to shape the instrumental ministry at Brentwood Baptist and beyond.
Michael and his wife, Melanie have three children and live in the Nashville, Tennessee area.