Hometown:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Education:
University of Colorado Boulder Bachelor of Music 2023
Eastman School of Music Master of Music 2025
Bio:
Matthew recently earned his Master's of Music in Cello Performance and Literature as a Teaching Assistant with Professor Steven Doane at the Eastman School of Music. In recent years he has attended Music Academy of the West and New York String Orchestra Seminar. Matthew was a finalist in both the 2022 CU Boulder Concerto Competition and the 2023 Eastman Concerto Competition. Outside of music, Matthew enjoys hiking and working out.
What inspired you to become a musician?
Sharing my voice through music gives me a strong sense of purpose.
Name your favorite composers and/or pieces:
Dvorak for his beautiful cello writing and incorporation of folk music.
What is an interesting fact about you and/or your instrument?
I first told my parents I wanted to play the cello when I was 2 and a half years old.
When taking a break from music-making, what is your favorite thing to do?
Hiking, watching sports, reading
Why did you choose the NRO?
I chose the NRO because of it's wonderful community, stunning location, and high volume of orchestral repertoire. This program will fit into my larger career goals by training me to perform multiple concerts a week for several months and experience challenging repertoire with inspiring musicians.