Composition Commissions and Premieres 2000-2009
Hopkins, M (2009). East Bay [women’s choir and woodwind quintet]. Commissioned by Bella Voce Women’s Choir, Dawn Willis, director, for Songs of Water and Light concerts. Premiere performance May 16, 2009, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2008). Concerto Grosso no. 1 for String Orchestra. Composed for Burlington Chamber Orchestra, UVM Music Building Recital Hall. Premiere performance May 10, 2008 Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2007). Trio for Viola, Cello, and Piano. Composed for Vermont Chamber Group. Premiere performance, November 13, 2007, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2007). Three Songs About Life. Commissioned by the Cadillac, Michigan school district for the 6th and 7th grade band, choir and orchestra to perform together. Premiere performance May 24, 2007, Cadillac, MI.
Hopkins, M (2007). Fanfare for the DC [brass ensemble]. Commissioned by the UVM Department of Music for the opening of the Davis Student Center, Burlington, VT, September 2007.
Hopkins, M (2007). Reconciliation. Commissioned by Social Band for their concert series “Idle and Blessed” Exploring rest in a restless world.” Premiere performance November 3, 2007, Richmond, VT.
Hopkins, M (2007). Three Wonderers down Yonder. Original score for solo double bass, for a collaborative production with UVM Dance Professor Paul Besaw, with live electronic processing by Artist Teacher John Mantegna. Premiere performance March 8, 2007, UVM Recital Hall.
Hopkins, M (2006). The Passing Strange [full orchestra]. Composed for University of Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Premiere performance, March 6, 2006.
Hopkins, M (2006). From Revenge to Forgiveness [seven movement work for chorus and full orchestra]. Composed for Burlington Choral Society, David Neiweem, director. Premiere performance April 8, 2006.
Hopkins, M (2005). Blessed are the Bassists [electro-acoustic]. Selected by Voxnovus for 2005 60 x 60 project.
Hopkins, M (2005). Sonata for Violin and Piano. Premiere performance, April 13, 2005, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2004). Castles and Cairns [string orchestra]. Commissioned by Gratiot-Isabella RESD, Ithaca, MI. Premiere performance, March 26, 2005, Big Rapids, MI.
Hopkins, M (2004). Set Me As a Seal [a capella choir]. Commissioned by Social Band for the Vermont Composers Project. Premiere performance June 25, 2005, Tunbridge, VT.
Hopkins, M (2004). Landscapes [Bass Clarinet, Violin, Viola, Cello]. Commissioned by VT Contemporary Music Ensemble. Premiere performance October 1, 2004, Colchester, VT.
Hopkins, M (2004). Awakening [full orchestra]. Commissioned by the Jackson Youth Orchestra, Jackson, MI. Premiere performance May 2, 2004, Jackson, MI.
Hopkins, M (2004). Quintet No. 2 [violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano]. Commissioned by Bruce Hewitt. Premiere performance August 14, 2004.
Hopkins, M (2004). Antimatter for Double Bass and Electronic Sounds. Premiere performance, May 9, 2004, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2004). Swimming with Dolphins [violin, viola, double bass]. Premiere performance May 9, 2004, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2003). Colchester Overture [full orchestra]. Commissioned by the Vermont Youth Orchestra Association. Premiere performance May 2, 2004, Colchester, VT.
Hopkins, M (2003). Duet no. 2 for Viola and Double Bass. Premiere performance November11, 2003, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2003). Quintet No. 1[violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano]. Premiere performance August 17, 2003, Peacham, VT.
Hopkins, M (2002). Duet no. 1 for Viola and Double Bass. Premiere performance October 27, 2002, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2002). The Metamorphosis [full orchestra]. Premiere performance, November 12, 2002, Burlington, VT.
Hopkins, M (2001). Fantasy for Violin. Premiere performance October 27, 2002, Burlington, VT.
SOUNDTRACKS
Hopkins. M. Original Score for How You Can Help (2005). [Documentary]. Nova Scotia Leatherback Turtle Working Group. Halifax, Nova Scotia.
EDUCATIONAL COMPOSITIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS
Hopkins, M [in press]. Aurora Borealis [string orchestra]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Hopkins, M. [in press]. Supernova. [string orchestra] Grand Junction, CO: Grand Mesa Music Publishing, Inc.
Berceuse (2009) [string orchestra]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
The Great Bicycle Race (2009) [string orchestra]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Carol of the Bells (2009) [string orchestra arr]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
Rock of Ages Fantasia (2009) [string orchestra arr]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
Five Note Samba (2008) [string orchestra]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
Cameroon Lullaby (2008) [string orchestra arr]. ]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
Intermezzo (2008) [string orchestra arr]. Grand Junction, CO: Grand Mesa Music Publishing, Inc.
Cripple Creek (2007) [string orchestra arr]. Grand Junction, CO: Grand Mesa Music Publishing, Inc.
The Oak and the Maple (2007) [string orchestra]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
Avalanche (2006) [string orchestra]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Picnic in the Park (2006) [string orchestra]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
The Ash Grove (2006) [string orchestra arr]. Delavan, NY: Kendor Music Publishing, Inc.
Hopkins, M. (2005). October Rain [violin, cello, clarinet] Tunbridge Music Publishing, Inc: Sarasota, FL.
Moonlight Reflections (2005). [string orchestra]. Grand Junction, CO: Grand Mesa Music Publishing, Inc.
Regal Overture (2005). [string orchestra]. Grand Junction, CO: Grand Mesa Music Publishing, Inc.
Fanfare and Celebration (2004) [string orchestra]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Going to a Concert (2004) [string orchestra]. Grand Junction, CO: Grand Mesa Music Publishing, Inc.
The Enchanted Garden (2004) [string orchestra arrangement]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (2002). [full orchestra arrangement]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 (2001) [string orchestra arrangement]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Haydn Symphony No. 94 (2000) [full orchestra arrangement]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Sheebeg and Sheemore (1999) [string orchestra arrangement]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
The Young Prince and Princess (1999) [string orchestra arr]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
The Story of the Calender Prince (1998) [string orchestra arr]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Greensleeves (1997) [string orchestra arrangement]. Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing, Inc.
Works List & Commissions