About Matt S.
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Music Director and Instrumentalist/Vocalist/Programmer
Apr, 2013 - PresentChurch
Music Director. Also serves as a pianist, drummer, vocalist, and audio engineer for services and special events.
Music Director
Mar, 2000 - Apr, 2015US Marine Corps Band(s)
Responsible for managing, scheduling, and rehearsing multiple music groups: jazz ensemble, big band, dixieland band, rock band, brass quintet, and other impromptu ensembles that were utilised for unique events. In addition to serving as a music director, I also performed as a pianist, percussionist, and vocalist for a variety of events and venues throughout the United States and internationally.
Education
Music Director
Jan, 2006 - Jul, 2006Armed Forces School of Music
Interdisciplinary of Music
Sep, 2014 - Dec, 2017Berklee College of Music
Music Composition and Production
May, 2012Berklee College of Music
Equal Opportunity Representative
Jul, 2011 - Sep, 2011Department of Defense
Certifications
Piano Musician
Mar, 2001Armed Forces School of Music
Successful completion of various Marine auditions and military training, with entrance into the Marine Corps Band field as a Pianist and auxiliary percussionist.
Music Director (Marine Corps Music Program)
Jul, 2006Armed Forces School of Music, Department of Defense
Completed the coursework and successful completion to become a Unit Leader (music director) in the Marine Corps Music Program.
Awards
Letter of Commendation from the President of the United States
Apr, 2015U.S. President of 2015
US Marine Corps & Navy Medals/Awards (10+)
Apr, 2015United States Marine Corps
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Sep, 2013The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
National Youth Sports Coaches Association
Jan, 2014The National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) is the most widely used coach training program in the nation, having trained more than 3 million coaches since its inception in 1981. The NYSCA training is available online for coaches to complete at their convenience; and it’s also offered on site in more than 3,000 communities nationwide.
Languages
Music
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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