Michael Palermo

Dr. Michael Palermo is a native of Jamestown, New York, a Class of 1989 Graduate of Jamestown High School. He is also a 1993 Graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in which he earned a degree in Music Education and Performance. He also received a master’s degree from Cleveland State University in 1998. Finally, he was very fortunate in the Spring of 2007 to be inducted into the Edinboro University “Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame”.

His performing attributes and clinical workshops include the following artists: Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette, David Sanborn, Christopher Holliday, Phil Woods, Allen Vizzutti, Denis DiBlasio, Ray Brown, Eric Marienthal, Jeff Kashiwa, Dominic Spera, John Fedchock, and Dave Samuels. Dr. Palermo has also traveled extensively across the United States doing guest artist appearances, jazz/concert band workshops, and performance venues. He has worked in such countries as Belgium, The Netherlands, Canada, and France performing and teaching with the International Bands of America.

Most recently Dr. Palermo had an article published in the National Association for Music Education on incorporating students with special needs in a band program. It has gained national accreditation. Dr. Palermo has taught all over the world, and 100’s of master classes across the country, but his favorite place for gigs and life is right here in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife of 25 years, Pastor Tammy W. Palermo, and children Eliana and Evan. Currently Dr. Palermo is enjoying retirement after 33 years in education as a band director but is excited to be on staff at John Carroll University!!