Matthew John Allison
b e i n s p i r e d. b e i n s p i r i n g.
flute teacher and performer
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Biography Dr. Matthew Allison is a vibrant musician, active as a freelance
flutist and operating a successful teaching studio. In addition
to a decade of professional teaching experience at nationally
accredited institutions, he has regionally performed and taught at
Mansfield University, The College of New Jersey, Pennsylvania Music
Educator Association, Pennsylvania Music Teacher Association, with the
Harrisburg Symphony, as soloist/principal of the Allegro Chamber
Orchestra. He has also been a clinician and recitalist at
Southern Illinois Univeristy-Edwardsville, University of Missouri-St.
Louis, Washburn University (KS), the University of Louisville (KY),
Luther College (IA), and dozens of high schools and middle schools
throughout the county.Dr. A was recently the Flute Instructor and Chair of Theory and Composition at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music. Previously, he was the flute and band teaching assistant at the University of Kansas, a faculty member at the Midwestern Music Camp, a faculty member of the Vivace International Music Festival, and flute instructor of the University of Louisville Preparatory Department. Dr. A's scholarly and pedagogical writings have been published in journals including Flute Talk Magazinge. He also works with musicians' health, as a certified and experienced yoga instructor. Matthew Allison is also the Artistic Director of the Flute Fest of Central PA. Education Doctor of Musical Arts - The University of Kansas Master of Music - The University of Kansas Bachelor of Music - The University of Louisville Teaching Dr. A's Music Studio (current) The Pennsylvania Academy of Music
Flute Instructor (2008-2011) Chair of Theory and Composition (2010-2011) Chairman of Winds and Percussion (2008-2010) University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Assistant in Flute (2006-2008) Graduate Teaching Assistant in Band (2004-2006) University of Louisville Preparatory Department Flute Instructor (2002-2004) School for Creative Arts Flute Instructor (1998-2000) Clinics at:
Pennsylvania Music Teacher Association Convention,
Pennsylvania Music Educator Association,
Flute Fest of Central PA (Lancaster, PA)
April Flute's Day (Washburn University, KS)
Masterclasses at:
University of Kansas (KS), Washburn University (KS),
Luther College (IA), University of Louisville (KY),
Mansfield University (PA), The College of New Jersey (NJ),
Midwestern Music Camp (KS), Vivace International Music Festival (PA)
Performance Matthew Allison's performance engagements have included:Harrisburg Symphony, Allegro Chamber Orcehstra, Louisville Orcehstra, People's Light and Theatre, New Theatre Restaurant, NakedEye New Music Ensemble, Helianthus New Music Ensemble, Flute Fest of Central PA, Kansas Music Educator Association, Mansfield University, University of Missouri-St. Louis,
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville,
National Flute Association Convention
Extra Course in Creativity: Six Thinking Hats & Lateral Thinking
Certified Yoga Instructor: Evolution Power Yoga 200RYT |
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