Michelle was the orchestra contractor for the annual performance of “Messiah”. The church has presented this concert annually for over 30 years.

Friday Night Live at the Detroit Institute of Arts - Michelle performed in a string quartet backing Shara Nova aka My Brightest Diamond

Michelle was selected as one of 75 recipients of the inaugural Arc Fund award through the Culture Source organization. From the website: “The Arc Fund in an ongoing investment in Southeast Michigan’s culture-workers of color. This $1.5 million initiative aims to spur growth in the careers of culture workers who have experienced historical trends of disadvantage, underrepresentation, and oppression due to their race. The initiative offers funding, professional development, and social networking opportunities to culture workers of color to those trends and help culture workers of color advance their careers.”

Each recipient received an unrestricted $15,000 cash award.

Twinkie Clark 70th Birthday Celebration - Michelle performed violin in the orchestra for this star-studded celebration of the gospel icon.

Stevie Wonder “Can We Heal Our Nation’s Broken Heart” Tour - Michelle performed once again in the string section at the Detroit stop of this tour.

The Kresge Foundation celebrated 100 years with a big party at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The night included food and drink, retrospective films, remarks from dignitaries, performances from those who have received the prestigious Kresge Artist Fellowship, and a live, sit-down interview with President Barack Obama. Michelle is a 2018 Kresge Artist Fellow and was among 10 Fellows selected to perform.

Musique Noire, founded and led by Michelle, headlined Urban/Rural Conversations, sponsored by Michigan ArtShare.

Michelle performs with Musique Noire at Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, MI. This was the group’s third performance at the house.

Musique Noire opened for Samara Joy for two nights as part of The Cranbrook Project’s “Sacred Concert”.