Specialty: Music, Brass, Composition, Show design

Education: BME Murray State University (May 2010)

Experience: Brass Instructor for Murray High school for 2 years, written for over 20 bands in states such as Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, New Mexico, Missouri, and Arkansas, and collegiate groups in Louisiana and Kentucky, Marched with the Cavaliers in 2007, composer for Fannin Musical productions for 4 years.

Accolades: Brass Instructor at Murray HIgh School KMEA state finalists both years, Had “World Projects Fanfare” performed at the John F. Kennedy Center by the Murray State University Wind Ensemble in April 2009, Performed at the 2008 International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Cincinnati, OH, Winner of the 2010 KMEA composition contest.

Shows

Eclipse – Grade 3

Here is a great show for small band instrumentation. This is a very cool & accessible composition. It will be a hit with your fans, judges, and most importantly your students. Fantastic writing and will work for any band. Let Matt tweak it for your group’s instrumentation.