Michael Ballam
Michael Ballam has been a successful classical singer for four decades, appearing on every continent, including command performances in the Vatican and the White House.
At the age of 24, Mr. Ballam became the youngest recipient of the degree of Doctor of Music with Distinction in the history of the prestigious Indiana University. An accomplished pianist and oboist, he is the Founder and General Director of the Utah Festival Opera, which is fast becoming one of the nation’s major Opera Festivals. Professor of Music for the past 24 years at Utah State University, he has also been a faculty member at Indiana University, The Music Academy of the West, University of Utah, Brigham Young University (where he was awarded the Teaching Award in Continuing Education in 1992) and guest lecturer at Stanford, Yale, BYU Idaho, Catholic University and Manhattan School of Music (official website).
The composer of many successful songs, Michael’s list of accolades and awards goes on and on. He has 40 publications and recordings in international distribution.
Recent Posts
Kenny Holland and Gabriel Conte – How to Love Again
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BYU Vocal Point Goes the Distance in New Music Video
In May 2015, BYU Vocal Point featured the All-American Boys Chorus in its powerful and emotional music video “Homeward Bound.” The video depicts the feelings and emotions that a person experiences when they have to say goodbye and leave behind something or someone...
BYU Young Ambassadors’ Stunning Performance of “Thinking Out Loud”
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92 Keys Delivers A Delightful Cup of “Sugar”
The talented music duo comprised of Crista Guthrie and Trevor Loucks (professionally known as 92 Keys) are back with another rousing performance. In a music video which they posted on their YouTube channel on Monday, 22 August 2016, they once again exhibit their...
Lindsey Stirling’s Dazzling Performance at Lollapalooza 2016
Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, performance artist, singer, and composer. Anyone who has ever seen Lindsey Stirling’s dazzling performance on stage will agree that her playful, yet precise, performances bring excitement, laughter, and joy. Her fun...
Utah Music Awards Nominates Cedar Breaks Band
The following press release by Mike Ericksen, a member of the group Cedar Breaks Band, was published on the Utah Music Awards Blog on 16 August 2016. Cedar Breaks Band crosses the genre line with two very different songs, one “folk/country” and one in the “Rock”...