DMA (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
MM (West Chester University), Bmus (Cairn University)

An active performer and collaborator, Micah Leary features a variety of works including Chopin, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. He has performed the first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor and the first movement of Rachmaninoff’s 1st Piano Concerto with the Cairn Symphony orchestra. He performed Poulenc’s Double Piano Concerto with the University of Nebraska Symphony Orchestra. He also made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall performing Rachmaninoff’s Etude Tableau Op. 39, No. 6. 

While in the Philadelphia region, Micah ran his own private studio for piano students teaching classes in music theory and history and collaborated on multiple opera productions. Micah continues to work as an accompanist and vocal coach for studios in Lincoln, NE and he enjoys teaching private lessons. Micah is on the piano faculty at Csehy Summer School of Music and enjoys teaching there each summer.

Micah continues to work with many nationally and internationally acclaimed teachers including Igor Resnianski, Susan Star, Ignat Solzhenitsyn, Paul Barnes, Eric Huebner, Bradford Gowen, Christina and Michelle Naughton, Mark Clinton, Christopher Guzman, and Min Kwon.

Micah leads and organizes the music ministry at Temple Baptist Church in Lincoln, NE. He directs congregational singing, choir, and other ensembles and he loves seeing the church worshiping God through music. Micah also leads the college and career ministry and has a passion for building relationships and investing into young lives as they are changed by the Word of God. 

Born and raised near Buffalo, NY, Micah grew up in a ministry family with 9 siblings. 

In his free time, Micah enjoys hiking, backcamping, board games, and spending time with friends.