Michael D. Atwood is a young composer living in southern Minnesota. As a recent graduate from the music department at Minnesota State University - Mankato, he has taken advantage of numerous semesters studying private composition with Dr. David C. Dickau. Holding a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance, Michael currently teaches voice lessons out of his private studio and serves as director of music for a local church. He is currently in pursuit of a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting.