Mr. Atkins currently teaches music at The Gilbert School in Winsted, CT, where he is responsible for teaching all levels of vocal instruction and music theory. In addition to directing the 4 choirs at the school, Mr. Atkins is active within the local community as the director of the Boar’s Head Music Festival and Laurel City Singers. His educational background includes a B.S. in Education, a B.A. in Music, and a Masters of Music all from the University of Connecticut. He has performed throughout Connecticut with many groups including the University of Connecticut music ensembles, the Waterbury Chorale, the Connecticut Yankee Chorale, Gaudeamus, and Concora. He currently resides in Harwinton with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Nicholas and Elizabeth.