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Making his second appearance with Pacific Serenades is bass-baritone Michael Dean. Currently the Chair of the UCLA Music Department, where he has taught voice since 2004, he is originally from San Diego. Dean has had a prestigious career as a vocal performer in concerts and operas around the world. It was surprising for me to learn that, with his extensive experience, including singing roles on stage and in recordings, Michael did not start off his musical education as a singer. "I originally studied piano and composition as my major at UC Santa Barbara," Michael shared with me. "I auditioned for the chorale at UCSB, and the director encouraged me to become a voice major. At the time, I didn't know opera that well."