Matthew Allison is currently the Flute Instructor and Head of the Wind
Department at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music. Here he teaches flute lessons, conducts the Lancaster Flute Choir, and coaches chamber music. During his Doctorate
of Musical Arts and Masters of Music studies at the University of
Kansas, Matthew studied with flutist David Fedele. His Bachelors degree
is from the University of Louisville, Kentucky, where he studied with
Louisville Orchestra principal flutist Kathleen Karr and piccoloist Don
Gottlieb. He has also studied with Marie Garritson-Jureit of the Principia College.
Matthew has performed extensively in a variety of classical and
contemporary venues and is regarded as a promoter of new music. These
experiences include performing with members of the Louisville Orchestra
and the Louisville String Quartet, soloing with the Alton Symphony,
giving guest recitals at MacMurray College’s Arts Alive Fine Arts
Festival and other universities, performing Baroque flute at the
Amherst Early Music Festival, and collaborating with other artists like
Art! Art! Barking Dog Dance Company and the KU University Dance
Company. Matthew recently performed and taught at the University of
Louisville, Bellarmine University, Luther College, The College of New Jersey, Washburn University,and the University
of Missouri-St. Louis.
In May and June 2005, Matthew toured China with the KU Wind Ensemble,
performing in Shenyang, Chengdu, and Kunming in both chamber and large
ensemble settings. His woodwind trio was featured at the Grand Hotel
Lijiang Opera House in Kunming.
His teaching experiences include the University of Louisville
Preparatory Department (flute teacher), the Midwestern Music Camp
(woodwind specialist), and the University of Kansas (graduate teaching
assistant for Flute and for Bands). Matthew leads clinics for concert
and marching band wind sections, and honor festival audition
preparations.
In addition to teaching music, Matthew is a yoga and
fitness instructor, promoting and teaching wellness for musicians.
EDUCATION:
Doctorate of Musical Arts - University of Kansas - January 2009
Master of Music - University of Kansas - May 2006
Bachelor of Music - University of Louisville - May 2004
