A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Mike has found success in many different musical spheres. As a percussionist, Mike has played with the Halle, BBC Philharmonic, BBC Concert and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestras, both in the concert hall and the recording studio,premiering works by such diverse composers as Tan Dun,Gordon McPherson,Nicholas Maw and Bill Connor.

As a soloist Mike has performed recitals across the country, including the world premiere of Paul Mitchell-Davidson's marimba concerto "Africana" which was subsequently broadcast on ITV's critically acclaimed arts programme "Celebration". Other notable performances include Paul Creston's Concertino for Marimba at the Royal Festival Hall,London, and the Free Trade Hall,Manchester.. In August 2004 Mike performed at the Belgian International Marimba Competition and in July 2006, as part of the Linz International Marimba Competition and Festival.

As a chamber musician, Mike has performed and recorded extensively with the Apollo Saxophone Quartet including the Decca album "First and Foremost", but more recently has been working in collaboration with the award-winning saxophonist Sarah Field. The duo,known as SNAPDRAGON, made their packed London debut in July 2005 and have since performed at festivals from Aberystwyth to Zimbabwe.

Mike can be contacted in the following ways:

Email:mikeymd@btinternet.com

Telephone:01992 623082

Mobile:07802 200701

Mike plays a custom made 5 octave marimba made by Ron Samuels and MARIMBA ONE.