Michael Mikulka
Michael Mikulka is currently pursuing his DMA in Composition at the University of Texas, where he has studied with Donald Grantham, Russell Pinkston, Yevgeniy Sharlat, and Dan Welcher. He completed his MM in Composition at Central Michigan University (studying with David Gillingham), and received his undergraduate degree in Music Education from Rutgers University, where he co-founded the Rutgers Undergraduate Composers Recital.
Over 20 of Michael’s compositions have been honored as a winner or finalist in competitions or calls for scores. His pieces have been premiered by members of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
Michael is the founder of newbandmusic.com, a free service that promotes self-published wind ensemble music written by emerging composers. He is also the creator and conductor of the Vine Orchestra, which has premiered 52 (six second or less) compositions. Michael is a horn player, and has recently performed with the UT Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, and Horn Choir as well as helping to premiere several chamber pieces.
