Conductor

Houston Civic Orchestra
Associate Conductor

Houston Youth Symphony
Philharmonia Conductor

“Michael has a gift for bringing musicians together around a shared vision, and his leadership transforms performances into something transcendent.”

Jordan Raye Jinosko, Composer

Conductor Bio

An American Prize-winning conductor, Michael Isadore is the Philharmonia Conductor with the Houston Youth Symphony, Associate Conductor with the Houston Civic Symphony and the Director of Orchestras at Dulles High School. Known for being an energetic conductor with authentic, moving performances, Mr. Isadore has become a prominent voice in the Houston area.

Since work with young musicians plays an important part in his career, Mr. Isadore has developed a detailed rehearsal strategy and creative ways to spark and communicate the most advanced musical concepts. Under his direction, the Dulles High School orchestra has performed several times at The Midwest Clinic, made multiple finalist appearances in the Texas Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra competitions and been consistent “commended” and “National” winners in the Mark of Excellence competition. 

  • Mr. Isadore has won the American Prize in Conducting, Performance, and American Music with all three organizations.  Locally, Mr. Isadore has been recognized with the Manilow Music Award (for music educators) in person by Barry Manilow and the Spec’s Charitable Foundation Award for Excellence in Music Education, presented by the Houston Symphony.

    In addition to being a conductor, Mr. Isadore’s versatile career involves performances as an orchestral and chamber musician, concerto soloist, recitalist, lecturer, and teacher. He holds clarinet positions with the Victoria Symphony, the Symphony of Southeast Texas, and has performed professionally with the Houston Symphony, Corpus Christi Symphony, San Antonio Chamber Orchestra, Victoria Bach Festival and the Houston Gilbert and Sullivan Society. As a soloist, Isadore has performed recitals and concertos around Texas.

    When not performing, Mr. Isadore remains active as a clinician, adjudicator, martial arts practitioner, knitter, and badminton player.

Michael on Stage

See Michael’s recent performance with the Houston Youth Symphony of Antonin Dvorák’s Symphony No. 8, mvt. 4. These students really shine under Michael’s baton.

Conductor Media Kit

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Work with Michael

Michael would love to come make music with your ensemble.