Michael with former Tuskegee airman and friend, Col. Harold Brown, Veterans Day, 2017. Since the 90s, Michael has honored veterans and servicemen and women through his music.

"We Will Arise" on the road with Michael, Maureen McGovern, Dwight Bailey and Justin Campbell, Fall 2017

Shirtz conducting Reformation Choral Festival rehearsal, October 28, 2017

Dwight, Reggie in main room, Doug and Danny in iso booths during "My Funny Valentine" tracking.

Chad Loughrige and Michael listening during recording of instrumental tracks.

Musicians on Shirtz's "Blue Skies" album listening and discussing playback.

"Blue Skies" producer Doug Neel and Michael have private conversation in studio control room. October 13, 2017

Shirtz acknowledging the Firelands Symphony Chorale in their first concert with the orchestra, October 7, 2017

Michael singing the blues with MSQ in concert, August 11, 2017

Maureen McGovern & Michael in premier of "We Will Arise," August 4, 2017

Maureen McGovern & Michael during concert, August 4, 2017

Shirtz in the moment during concert (2017).