MICHAEL BULL


Affiliate Artist

Performance
Wind and Percussion
Setnor School of Music

mwbull@syr.edu


Education:
M.M. Syracuse University

Office: Crouse College Rm.127
Telephone: 315-443-2191
mbull@syracusesymphony.org

Biography:
Michael Bull has served as third percussion for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (SSO) since 1979. Although widely trained in all aspects of percussion, he has developed his reputation as the cymbal specialist for the SSO. Additionally, he is a member of the Syracuse Symphony’s popular Percussion Ensemble. Mr. Bull is an active soloist/clinician and is in demand as a freelance percussionist/timpanist for many local and touring groups that perform in the Central New York Area. He graduated magna cum laude and holds a master of music degree in percussion performance from Syracuse University. He has been on the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music faculty since 1977, where he currently oversees the percussion studio and acts as director of both the Percussion Ensemble and the Syracuse University Ancient Fife & Drum Corps. Mr. Bull is an artist representative for SABIAN Cymbals, Mike Balter Mallets, and the Cooperman Fife & Drum Company. In addition to his performing and teaching duties, Mr. Bull is the regional manager for the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and is largely responsible for the orchestra’s touring and run-out schedule.

Expertise:
  • Percussion