Michael Hopkins composes pieces in orchestral, chamber, solo, electro-acoustic and popular styles. Hopkins' works are published by Alfred Music Publishing, American Composers Edition, Tunbridge Music, and Grand Mesa Music. He has received commissions from the Vermont Contemporary Music Ensemble, the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association, the Jackson Youth Orchestra, and Social Band. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Vermont, where he conducts the University Symphony Orchestra and teaches courses in music technology, conducting and string techniques. Hopkins earned a Bachelor's Degree in music education from Colorado State University and a Masters and Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of Michigan.