About Mattie K.
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Violist
Nov, 2012 - PresentSound Narcissist Duo
Violist Mattie and pianist Aaron form the classical duo Sound Narcissist. They perform entertaining and accessible programs including works by their heroes, teachers, and friends.
Violist
Jun, 2014 - Jan, 2016Mind the Art Entertainment
Onstage Ottawa raved that Mattie “plays magnificently” in Mind The Art Entertainment’s production of Fatty Fatty No Friends (Time Out Critic’s Pick).
Violist
Sep, 2009 - Aug, 2011Loch Lomond (band)
International touring with the acclaimed indie rock band.
Violist
Nov, 2008 - May, 2015Various orchestras
Bronx Opera, Newport Symphony Orchestra, Bravo! Vancouver Orchestra
Music Teacher
Jan, 2008 - May, 2011Portland Community Music Center
Portland Park and Rec's Community Music Center is a non-profit association dedicated to bringing high-quality, low-cost music education and performance to the greater Woodstock neighborhood in Portland. Taught Dalcroze Eurhythmics inspired music skills classes, chamber music, and private lessons to kids ages 4-18.
Artistic Director
Apr, 2007 - Mar, 2013Classical Revolution PDX
Mattie was celebrated for her "full-throated sound" (The Oregonian) and "demoniac intensity" (Northwest Reverb) during her tenure as Artistic Director of Classical Revolution PDX. Under Mattie’s direction, Classical Revolution PDX produced more than thirty inventive outreach performances a year and was hailed as "one of Oregon’s most important classical music institutions.” (Oregon Arts Watch)
Education
Bachelor's of Music, Viola
Sep, 2002 - May, 2006San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Certifications
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
Aug, 2018Carnegie Mellon University
Dalcroze Education offers a hands-on approach to music theory in which students explore musical concepts such as meter, tempo, phrasing, form, and dynamics through rhythm games, creative movement, songs, stories, ear training, sight-singing, and improvisation. Students are brought into the music through personal and physical experience, sequentially feeling, identifying, vocalizing, and finally applying to instruments. The Dalcroze Method was developed in the early 20th century by the Swiss composer, musician and educator Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, who believed that rhythm is a vital element of the teaching of music. Known as "music training through movement," Dalcroze uses the body to develop a strong musical foundation and natural feel for music. Mattie has a Dalcroze Certificate from Carnegie Mellon University, and currently serves as the President of the New York chapter of the Dalcroze Society of America.
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Dalcroze Society of America
Mar, 2012Based on the artistic and pedagogical principles of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, the Dalcroze approach teaches an understanding of music's fundamental concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and activities. Performers, teachers, dancers, actors, children, and senior citizens can all benefit from this approach which incorporates rhythmic movement, aural training and improvisation.
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English
Native Proficiency
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