About Mike Morel
Mike is a seasoned marketing strategist with a lifelong passion for the arts. Starting piano at age 5, he now performs as a percussionist with several North Carolina orchestras, including as a member of his home city’s Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and has shared his percussion and world music expertise with students across the Southeast.
After a decade evangelizing the performing arts and arts education, Mike transitioned to B2B and B2C sectors, helping drive growth for companies in Entertainment, Ecomm, Manufacturing, and Retail. Now, he’s thrilled to bring his strategic insight back to the arts as Marketing Director at Ensemble Performing Arts. His journey back to the arts feels like a homecoming, and he looks forward to contributing to the vibrant community of educators, students, and artists Ensemble serves.