About Matthew J.
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Teacher
Aug, 2018 - PresentSelf-Employed
I am dedicated to high-quality teaching. My students come first and I use all of my energy to deliver my best self.
Trombone Player
Aug, 2018 - Sep, 2018Valley Fair: Benchwarmerz Brass Band
The Benchwarmerz Brass Band is a brass and percussion performing group at Valley Fair Amusement Park in Minnesota who performs and entertains guests visiting the park.
Trombone Player
Jun, 2018 - Aug, 2018Cedar Point: Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice is the newest premiere show at Cedar Point Amusement Park. It is a 12-piece band with a horn section that features the current popular songs of today.
Trombone Player
Jun, 2017 - Aug, 2017Cedar Point: Beach Band Brass Band
The Beach Band Brass Band is a traveling brass and percussion group that entertained guests at Cedar Point Amusement Park. During the summer I worked in this band, Cedar Point awarded the group with the Corner Stone Award, the highest award a musician can receive at Cedar Point, for a dedication to service and entertaining guests.
Principal Trombone
Aug, 2013 - May, 2016Minot Symphony Orchestra
Trombone Player
Jul, 2012 - Aug, 2015Minot Summer Theatre Company
I was hired to play trombone for these musicals: Oklahoma, Shrek: The Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Crazy for You
Principal/Bass Trombone
Apr, 2012 - Mar, 2015Western Plains Opera Company
I was hired to play trombone for these operas: Magic Flute, Carmen, Gianni Schicchi, and Pagliacci.
Section Trombone
Aug, 2011 - May, 2013Minot Symphony Orchestra
Trombone Player
Jun, 2007 - Aug, 2016Minot City Band
Education
Bachelor's in Music Education
Aug, 2011 - May, 2016Minot State University
Master's in Trombone Performance
Aug, 2016 - May, 2018Bowling Green State University
Certifications
Educator's Professional License
Aug, 2018NDESPB
This is my license to teach in public and private schools.
Awards
Joe Hagstad Scholarship
Aug, 2011Minot State University
Pro Musica Grant
Nov, 2017Pro Musica BGSU
Corner Stone Award
Aug, 2017Cedar Point
Alumni Association Scholarship
Sep, 2012Minot State University
Distinctive and Engaged Scholars Scholarship
Aug, 2011Minot State University
Wuttke Scholarship
Aug, 2011Minot State University
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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