Michael Raposo is a multiple-woodwind instrumentalist and educator in NYC performing on all clarinets, saxophones, flutes, and bassoon. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from University of Hartford’s Hartt School of Music, and a Master’s degree in Multiple Woodwind performance from New York University.

 

Raposo enjoys a diverse playing career in a variety of settings as a freelancer in the city. He had the privilege of playing the low reed chair for Aretha Franklin’s Birthday celebration at the Mohegan Sun Arena.  Raposo has been featured as a concerto soloist with the Hartt Wind Ensemble (February 2016) and the Tri-County Symphonic Band (June 2016, March 2018). Raposo is a passionate educator, and is on faculty at the Grace Church School and the University of Hartford.