Contact Me |
Matthew is a Colorado Springs native who has been composing and arranging since he was in the seventh grade, and conducting since 2009. He had his first composition published at the age of 15, making him one of the youngest ever published handbell composers. He has numerous compositions and arrangements in print or in the publishing process.
Matthew graduated 2016 from Concordia University Wisconsin with a degree in music and a focus on composition and conducting. During his time at Concordia, he rang with the Alleluia Ringers, a touring handbell choir; sang with Kammerchor, a touring vocal choir; started a student handbell choir to perform at an annual campus event; and was the handbell director at a local church. In addition to his ministry through Salmon Creek Church, Matthew is director of the Bells of the Cascades, a professional handbell organization. |