Known affectionately as "Doc Nix,"  Dr. Michael W. Nickens has made an enormous impact at George Mason University and throughout this country's collegiate sports landscape as a director, composer, arranger, university professor, professional tubist,  and social justice advocate. He shares with our host, Carol Jantsch, his memories of their time at the University of Michigan, his thoughts on supporting one's fellow peers in the tuba-euphonium studio environment, and his perspective on life as a multi-talented individual who wears many hats.

*LINKS*
Mike’s GMU faculty page
Follow Mike on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
Follow the Green Machine on Facebook and Instagram

Selected Videos:
George Mason University Green Machine plays Rage
Short DOCumentary about Doc Nix and the Green Machine
Music, identity, diversity, convergence | Michael Nickens | TEDxGeorgeMasonU
Blackbird with tuba
Super Mario Brothers Theme Song Rap (2019)

Follow us on Instagram and Linktree
More about the host at caroljantsch.com
More about the co-host at theflythegroup.com
More about the producer and audio engineer at michnari robinson

We hope our patrons will donate at least $1 each week to Buy Me a Coffee to support the many talents and services of our wonderful producer and audio engineer, Michnari Robinson. He has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to help make this podcast a success.  You are also welcome to support him through donations on PayPal (michnarr@gmail.com) and on Cash App ($MichnariRobinson).