About Me

Michael Krueger (b. 1990) is an educator, conductor, and composer. Michael is the Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Marian University. At MU, Michael directs and conducts the marching band, pep band, and wind symphony. Michael also teaches academic courses and private applied lessons. Before MU, Michael spent 8 years at Notre Dame College in a variety of roles. Starting as the Assistant Director of Bands in 2016, Michael ended his tenure as the Co-Director of Performing Arts, Assistant Professor of Music, and Director of Instrumental Studies.

Michael primarily composes for wind ensembles, chamber ensembles, and marching ensembles. Michael’s most popular piece, For Patrick, was included in Volume 11 of GIA Publication’s Teaching Music Through Performance in Band series. For Patrick has been a featured composition on The Composers Circle and Musicuratum. Michael’s wind ensemble music has been featured at multiple honor band concerts and conferences, including the 2020 CVC Conference Band, 2018 NDC Honor Band Festival, 2018 Firelands Conference Band, 2018 and 2016 SIUE Bi-State Band Festivals, and the 2014 Southwest CBDNA Conference. In 2017, Alone, was premiered at the International Trombone Festival. Alone was also recorded and featured on Dr. Matthew Hoormann’s debut solo album, SOMNILOQUY, which can be found on Spotify. In 2016, a consortium of fifteen bands led by Mr. Greg Allen, formed to create Symphony 3: The Dreamer. 

Michael is in high demand as a guest clinician and adjudicator for wind ensembles and marching bands around the United States. From 2016-2020, Michael was a member of the drum major and student leadership staff for Fred J. Miller Summer Clinics. In 2020, Michael was a founding member for the educational and marching band company, Music Effect Design. In 2021, Michael was the winner of the NDC President’s Lecture award for his work with M.E.D. during COVID. In April of 2024, Michael was honored as a final recipient of NDC’s Distinguished Faculty Award.

Michael holds a Master of Music in Music Composition from Butler University and a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Michael’s primary mentors include Dr. Michael Schelle, Dr. Robert Grechesky, Dr. John Bell, and Dr. Kimberly Archer. Michael holds professional membership in ASCAP, CBDNA, NAFME, and IMEA. Michael is also an honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi.