Michael C. Kregler was born in New York, New York. A freelance composer and accompanist, Mike has widespread experience in classical, jazz, pop, and theater styles. He earned his bachelor and graduate degrees from the University of Miami.

As a composer, Mike has composed and arranged for orchestra, choir, chamber ensembles, big band, solo piano, theater productions, film, and for other various ensembles and projects. Mike's most recently prevalent works are his art songs, written on the poetry of Frost, Dickinson, Hughes, as well as original texts. His "Five Poems by Langston Hughes" will be premiered in early 2008. As accompanist, Mike has played for choirs, instrumentalists, and vocalists in the RI, MA, NJ, NY areas. He is currently the accompanist for the Rhode Island Civic Chorale under the direction of Edward Markward. He has also worked extensively as a solo jazz pianist, with small jazz groups, and has accompanied popular and theater styles.

Michael's primary instructors include Vince Maggio (jazz piano), Judy Stillman (piano), Robert Gower (composition), Ron Miller (jazz composition), Gary Lindsay (jazz arranging) and David Harper (voice). He has been published by Walton Music, GIA, and is currently being commissioned by Providence College to compose a mass setting. Mike now freelances in the Northeast and lives in RI with his wife Mary and son James Joseph.