A native Californian, Michael Christ Powers is an ambassador and advocate for music and its transformative and uplifting power in the lives of all people. As a professional musician, talented educator, and inspiring conductor, he has dedicated his career to connecting to students, musicians and audiences through the medium of music. For Michael, Los Angeles proves itself to be a catalyst and center for art in all its forms and continues to be a daily inspiration for his work and life as an Angeleno.