Steven Mitchell

A graduate of the University of Miami and veteran public school music teacher in Dade County, Florida, Steve Mitchell is recognized as a distinguished choral conductor, educator, choreographer and soloist. He was co-founder of the Cutler Ridge Middle School Ridge ARTS Program, recognized by The Executive Educator magazine and The School Board Journal as "...one of the 25 most effective instructional programs in North America." Beyond his public school career, Mr. Mitchell has conducted The Miami Boy Choir, University of Miami Summer Choral Camp, University of Wisconsin Music Clinics, and served as the guest conductor for both the CT Northern Regional Middle School and High School Choirs.

A native of Miami, FL, Steve came to Connecticut in 2000, leaving his post as Minister of the Arts at Coral Gables Congregational Church. As Minister of Music & Arts at Asylum Hill Congregational Church his responsibilities include direction of the Chancel Choir, worship development, children's music programming, adult studies in art, drama and music, book reviews, lectures, the Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival and the Asylum Hill Concert Series.

In addition, Steve is a sought after soloist. His solo credits include: The Miami Bach Society, the Greater Miami Opera, Connecticut Concert Opera, CONCORA, VOCE, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and The New World Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Michael Tilson-Thomas.

Steve and his wife Rhonda live in West Hartford where they have raised their two children, Katie and David, who are now off to college and beyond.

Contact Steve at smitchell@ahcc.org.