Michael Meeks has been a much valued player with the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields for some years, and I can comfortably recommend both his preformance and his personality to any musical organisation of high quality.
Sir Neville Marriner
“Michael Meeks was born to play the trumpet much like Van Cliburn was born to play the piano. He is an outstanding artist and consistently professional in his work as a solo and ensemble musician dedicated to inspiring and mentoring students and audiences alike."
Dr. Donald Kendrick
Music Director
Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra
Sacramento State University Director of Choral Activities
Sacred Heart Church Director of Music
“Michael is one of the finest musicians I've had the privilege of working with, and whether as a performer or teacher, he's at the top of my list!”
Dr. Ken Hardin
Professor and Conductor,
Sierra College and Twin Cities Concerts Association
"A world-class musician and dedicated teacher, Michael Meeks draws upon his 25+ years of performance experience to provide practical and effective instruction that fosters musical, technical, and personal growth. Combining high expectations with realistic goals, he effortlessly balances the concrete with the conceptual, providing an education that continues to reward for years to come."
David Matchim, BA & MM trumpet graduate / Previous student of Michael Meeks
“The guest star was trumpeter Michael Meeks, and he brought real star quality with him. Meeks has played in orchestras of the BBC, the London Symphony and the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields under conductors of the caliber of Marriner, Solti, Kleiber and Colin Davis. He now lives in Northern California. It is an indication of his mettle that he made everbody’s favorite concerto, Haydn’s in Eb, something to listen to anew.
The lightness and precision of his entrance in the first movement was a key to his approach, and even the most florid phrases that followed were articulated with a masterful ease. The cadenza was at once brilliant and pure. The song of the slow movement had an equal purity of sound, and the merry finale was, as it always should be, irresistable.”
The Sacramento Bee