Michael D. McLemore, a native of Grady, Arkansas, began his studies at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education.  In 1996, he completed a Master’s Degree in Trombone Performance from The University of Texas at Austin and has earned hours towards the Doctor of Musical Arts degree.  His teachers include: Wesley Branstine, Donald Knaub, Arnold Jacobs, Daral Rauscher, Nathaniel Brickens, Charles Vernon, and Edward Kleinhammer.

During the spring of 1997, Michael won the Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition held by the International Trombone Association.  Other awards include:  Bass Trombonist for the 1997 Philadelphia Institute for Brass Studies and Solo Participant at the 1996 Harmony Ridge Brass Festival in Poultney, Vermont.

As an active freelance artist Michael has shared the stage with such artists as; Dennis DeYoung, Larry Gatlin, Bruce Hornsby, Bobby McFerrin, Diane Schuur, Doc Severinsen, and Isaac Pearlman.  In addition, Michael has performed with such groups as the Richardson Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera, Dallas Wind Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Green Bay Symphony, Illinois Symphony, and has toured nationally with the critically acclaimed Dallas Brass.