Michael Remson is a composer, librettist and author who has had works performed across the United States and in Europe. Groups that have presented his music include Houston Grand Opera, Lone Star Lyric, Houston Ballet, Cameron Museum (NC), Museum of Contemporary Craft (OR), and New York City Opera. Dr. Remson has written two books on American music, the educational program “Music Education for Dancers”, and has held several teaching appointments. He is a graduate of NYU, UH Moores School of Music, and Carnegie Mellon University. He received the Milestone Award from the National Guild for Community Arts Education in 2018.