{"id":806,"date":"2025-11-07T18:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/?p=806"},"modified":"2026-02-16T15:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:49:18","slug":"mima-26-staff-members-orkisz-emerson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/07\/mima-26-staff-members-orkisz-emerson\/","title":{"rendered":"MIMA &#8217;26 Staff Members- Orkisz, Emerson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Each Musicians Abroad tour is guided by an outstanding team of educators who bring leadership, experience and enthusiasm to every step of the journey. These dedicated professionals support students through rehearsals, performances and travel abroad, ensuring each participant has a meaningful and unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Aaron Orkisz<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-807 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/aaron-orkisz-e1762447641885-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Aaron Orkisz has served as the Director of Bands at Goodrich HS (MI) since 2002. In this role, he has led and instructed a wide range of ensembles and classes, including the Martian Marching Band, numerous pit orchestras, the Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Choir and the 5th Grade Beginning Band.<br \/>\nMr. Orkisz earned his degree in Instrumental Music Education from Michigan State University, where he was an active and dedicated member of the renowned Michigan State Spartan Marching Band. He also performed with the Spartan Brass, the university\u2019s pep band supporting volleyball, basketball and hockey programs. As a music major, he participated in several ensembles within MSU\u2019s School of Music, gaining a broad and rich performance background.<br \/>\nDuring the summers of his undergraduate years, Mr. Orkisz performed with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps from Rockford, IL. Over three seasons with the corps, he received advanced instruction from top educators and performers, including Pete Bond, Retired Assistant Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera.<br \/>\nMr. Orkisz went on to further his education at MSU, where he earned a Master of Music in Music Education in 2006, followed by a Master of Public Administration in Education in the summer of 2014.<\/p>\n<h2>Michael Emerson<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-810 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musiciansabroad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/michael-emerson-e1762447965873-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Michael Emerson was the Director of Bands at Gaylord HS (MI) for three years before moving to lead the Holt HS (MI) bands in 2005. Under Emerson\u2019s direction, the band has enjoyed much success at festivals and has a rigorous performance schedule. 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