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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.
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MICHAEL A. HILL
