Double Bass

Michael began his musical studies at the University of Minnesota in 1986. In 1988, he transferred to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia on full scholarship. Two days before graduation, Michael won his first international audition to join the Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla y Leon in Valladolid, Spain. In 1994, Michael won his second international audition for a position as Acting and Co-Principal Bass of the Orquesta Sinfonica de Galicia. While based in Spain, Michael and his wife toured with the orchestra throughout Spain and Germany. They also recorded with soloists such as Placido Domingo, Felix Ayo, and Maria Bayo. Since returning to the U.S. in the fall of 1995, Michael has been actively performing with various orchestras from Naples, Florida to Charleston, SC. In 1996, he won a position as Principal Bass of the Orlando Philharmonic and a position in the Jacksonville Symphony as Extended Core. In 1999, he won a position as Assistant Principal Bass of the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC, which he held until 2002.

Michael’s performing career has lead him to performances at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Concerthaus in Vienna, concert halls in Germany, France, and Spain. The concerts have been with soloists Isaac Stern, Alicia de Larrocha, Sara Chang, Fredrica von Stade, Rostropovich, and Gil Shaham.

In the fall of 1999, Michael, his wife, and three dogs permanently moved to Orlando, FL. In addition to his performing responsibilities, Michael is Adjunct Professor of Bass for the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, Florida Southern College, Southeastern College, and Valencia Community College. He is also a founding member of Philharmonic Jazz and Orlando Chamber Soloists.