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Mendelssohn, Melanoma, and Memories...oh my
I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to sing Elijah again this May in Melbourne, FL with Dr. Robert Lamb and the Brevard Community...
michaelhixbaritone
May 4, 20235 min read
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Digging up really old music
During Spring/Summer 2022 I am working to complete my recording of works for bass vocal soloist and instrumentalists by the composer...
michaelhixbaritone
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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HIPPsters! Serendipity! Graupner who?!
Several years ago I was presented with the opportunity to collaborate with a fantastic period instrument group to record an album. For...
michaelhixbaritone
Nov 28, 20212 min read
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My Musical Family (pt. 1)
If you know me, you know that I grew up in a musical family. Actually, if you know me, it is likely that I consider you PART of my...
michaelhixbaritone
Nov 21, 20213 min read
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Manifesting a collaboration with Alpha
In June I shared numerous recollections about my favorite musical group Alpha. This was all setting up the most recent Alpha release...
michaelhixbaritone
Jul 10, 20213 min read
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Alpha's Music (pt. 3)
Alpha's Eleventh Trip was released in summer of 2012, just as I was relocating to New Mexico from Alabama. The release of this new...
michaelhixbaritone
Jun 16, 20211 min read
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More about Alpha (pt. 2)
Stargazing The third Alpha full-length, Stargazing was released in 2003. I might have to share two songs from this one. It is a...
michaelhixbaritone
Jun 14, 20212 min read
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My Favorite Band (ALPHA) Pt. 1
In 2001 I was introduced to the trip-hop band Alpha by a friend. I have adored this band for 20 years now! As many of you know, I...
michaelhixbaritone
Jun 12, 20213 min read
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The Magic of Mushrooms
In in the last several years I have become fascinated with the powerful medicinal effects of various mushrooms. As the global pandemic...
michaelhixbaritone
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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A Modern Guide to Old World Singing - Book Review
I have been a big fan of voice teacher David Jones for years. I remember reading his blog many years ago before he was active on...
michaelhixbaritone
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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Change the World: Musings on my Paul Dessau research
Over the last 15-16 years I have enjoyed researching the Lieder of German composer Paul Dessau (1894-1979). I have presented this...
Dr. Michael Hix, voice professor
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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Resonance
I would like to really go out on a limb here and talk about resonance. While I am fascinated with the study of vocal acoustics and the...
Dr. Michael Hix, voice professor
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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