Matthew Murchison

BM, 2002, River City Brass Band

Hometown:  Alma, AR

Awards and Honors:

     -Winner, Carnegie Mellon University Competition, 2004

     -Yamaha Young Performing Artist, 2001

     -1st Place, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Artist Competition, 2001

     -1st Place, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Student Competition, 1997

     -Winner, ITEC Young Artist Euphonium Competition

     -Featured Recitalist at the Ridgefield Playhouse's Concert Series, Ridgefield, CT

     -Soloist with the University of North Texas Brass Band, Duquesne University Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, Ozark Mountains Brass Band, Westark College Band, Western Arkansas Wind Symphony

     -Guest artist at Pennsylvania State University and the College of Eastern Utah

Goals: To make a career as a soloist.

Hobbies and Interests: composing, things "nautical," psychology

Learn more about Matt's solo career at his website