Michael Craig
B.Mus.- Music
My inspiration:
My Father, Billy Joel, and Jason Mraz
My perfect pizza:
Put as MUCH as you can fit on top!
My 'usual' at the local coffee shop:
Just a tea, something light, like Camomile
Actor/Actress I would cast as me in the story of my life:
I'd want to play it myself, I'd want the experiences to be as true as possible for the viewer
A book from class I would never sell back:
Every one- in the music business, keep all you can, everything is a great lesson to learn
Three things I have with me at all times:
Cell phone, wallet, I-Pod
My favorite study spot at NYU:
Pless Hall
My dream job when I graduate:
Performing, whether on the Road or in NYC
Most played CD/MP3:
The Fray, How To Save A Life
My best vacation:
Cruise in High School to the Bahamas, with all of my friends
Community service activity I'm most proud of:
Raised $30,000 for a friend who was hit by a car and put into a coma for 14 months. His parents couldn't afford him to stay on life support- so my friend and I, both on American Idol at the time, decided to hold a community event where we performed at, and I gathered silent auction items, and put together games and other entertainment for the night. We were hoping to raise 3,000 dollars,and actaully raised $30,000! He woke from his coma 2 days before the event, couldn't come, but his family had enough money to bring him home and medicate him. The event was called S.T.A.R. and meant Spend The Afternoon for Ryan.
I would like to be remembered for my:
Kind and Giving attitude
Most influential person during my college career:
John Simpkins, my friend, teacher and director
Background Information:
Where
you grew up:
Perrysburg, Ohio
Graduation Year:
2007
Major:
Vocal Performance
Degree:
Bachelor of Music
Additional Background and Honors:
Dean's List, Graduated from High School a year early, American Idol 2, Recording contract with JIVE Records, Performing in Disney for 2 Years, Performing at the Bellagio in Las Vegas last year, 2 $4,000 Scholarships for music won at 2 separate occasions for Music. S.T.A.R Event, Homes for the Elderly in Ohio. Work: Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, administrative Aide.