Michael Vaughan is originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, and has a MMus Degree from UBC. He is Assistant Principal Bass with both the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and the Vancouver Island Symphony. He also performs regularly with many other ensembles, including The Vancouver Symphony, The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, The Erato Ensemble, and The Plastic Acid Orchestra. Michael also performs on the Baroque Double Bass and the viola da gamba, and has performed with the Early Music Vancouver Festival Orchestra, Fretwork, and Victoria Baroque.