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​Staff Bios

Common Ground on the Hill Staff 2011
​Walt Michael, Founder and Executive Director
Staff member since 1994
Duties include artistic direction, curriculum development, supervision of instructors, college relations, board relations, external relations, staff supervision.

Bio: Considered to be a virtuoso of tremendous influence in the revival of the hammered dulcimer, Walt’s wide repertoire ranges from old-time Southern Appalachian, to Celtic, to original compositions. His various musical incarnations, including Bottle Hill, Michael, McCreesh & Campbell and Walt Michael & Co. have taken him from the coal camps of Appalachia to the Closing Ceremonies of the 13th Olympic Winter Games. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist he has recorded fourteen albums, appeared at the Lincoln and Kennedy Centers and toured internationally. His music has been heard on ABC-TV, NBC’s Tonight Show, Broadway, BBC, TNN, CBC and PBS. Walt is the Founder, Artistic and Executive Director of Common Ground on the Hill, and the Artist in Residence at McDaniel College. 

Maria Wong, Director of Promotions and Development
Staff member since 2013
Duties include web management, marketing, catalog and flier development, community outreach.

Bio: Maria has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.S. in Speech Pathology from Towson University, and an M.S. in Speech Pathology from the M.G.H. Institute of Health Professions. Prior to joining CGOTH, Maria owned a computer repair business, as well as teaching computer skills to older adults. She was on the Board of the Graduate Institute of Philosophy and a Ruling Elder at Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church. She lives in Baltimore with her husband, two sons, and four cats.
Matthew Vinson, Office Manager
Staff member since 2017
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  • Home
  • Programs and Workshops
    • Traditions Weeks Home >
      • Traditions Weeks Gift Certificates
      • General Info >
        • Traditions Weeks FAQ
        • Earning Academic Credit
    • DCBU Camp
    • Zepp Center Tour >
      • Zepp Center >
        • Zepp Tour 2011 Report
        • More about Ira G. Zepp
        • Ira Zepp Books
    • CG on the Border >
      • Common Ground on the Border Classes
      • Common Ground on the Border Daily Schedule
      • Common Ground on the Border General Info
      • Common Ground on the Border Faculty
      • Common Ground on the Border FAQ
  • Concerts
    • Baltimore Series
    • Westminster Series
    • Concert Tickets
  • Festivals
    • Music & Arts Festival >
      • Tickets
      • Schedule
      • Information >
        • Festival Volunteer Positions Available
      • Robert H. Chambers Award
      • Vendors
      • Festival Poster
    • Common Ground on the Town
    • Deer Creek Fiddlers >
      • Prizes
      • Winners at the Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention
      • Rules for the Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention
      • Tickets
      • Vendors List
    • Volunteer Application
    • Vendor Application
  • Veterans Initiative
    • Veterans Initiative Scholarship Application
  • Make a Donation
    • Donate
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Donation
    • More Ways to Help
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Useful Links >
      • RideShare
    • Common Ground on the Hill Contact Info
    • Newsletter
    • Common Ground on the Hill in the News
    • Connect with Common Ground
    • Staff Bios
    • Vision >
      • Implementing the Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • ADA
    • Disclaimer
    • Our Sponsors and Funders >
      • Highlander Center
    • Directions
  • Email Newsletter Sign Up
  • News from Walt Michael