Curriculum Vitae
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2017 – 2019 |
M.A. (Secondary Education – Music Education, Vocal/Choral Emphasis), The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2013 – 2017 |
B.M. (Organ Performance), The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL), GPA 3.939 |
| Experience | |
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2019 – present |
Piano teacher, M. D. Roberts Middle School of the Arts (Jonesboro, GA) |
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2018 – 2019 |
Server, food runner, delivery driver, Billy’s Sports Grill (Northport, AL) |
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2017 – 2018 |
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Choral Studies, The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2016 – 2017 |
Tuscaloosa delivery driver, Waitr (Lake Charles, LA) |
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2016 |
Intern, Parkey OrganBuilders (Norcross, GA) |
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2015 – 2019 |
Organist, Choir Director, St. Matthias Episcopal Church (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2015 – 2016 |
Tutor, Music Theory, Music History |
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2014 – 2017 |
Desk Assistant, Housing and Residential Communities, The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2014 – 2015 |
Assistant Director, Accompanist, Singer, Tuscaloosa International Community Choir |
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2013 – 2018 |
Singer, Assistant Rehearsal Accompanist, University Singers (The University of Alabama) |
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2013 – 2015 |
Organist, St. Mark United Methodist Church (Northport, AL) |
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2012 – 2013 |
Principal Organist, Organ Scholar, First United Methodist Church (El Centro, CA) |
| Selected Performances | |
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2019 |
Directed and accompanied a service of music by St. Matthias composers, St. Matthias Episcopal Church (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2018 |
Directed and accompanied a service of lessons and carols, St. Matthias Episcopal Church (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2018 |
Directed and accompanied premiere of Cantata: “In dir ist Freude”, St. Matthias Episcopal Church (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2017 |
Performed senior recital, The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2017 |
Selected to perform as young organ artist, Central Synagogue (New York City) |
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2015 |
Performed junior recital, The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2015 |
Performed “Germany Plus!” solo organ concert, First United Methodist Church (El Centro, CA) |
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2015 |
Selected to perform as young organ artist, Central Synagogue (New York City) |
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2014 |
Premiered “Fantasia in C minor”, The University of Alabama Contemporary Ensemble fall concert (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Honors | |
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2017 |
Graduated Summa cum laude with Honors, The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2013 – 2017 |
Presidential Scholar, The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL) |
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2013 |
2nd-prize, The University of Alabama Organ Scholarship Competition |
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2012 |
3rd-prize, Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival |
| Repertoire | |
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Bach, Johann Sebastian |
Sonata in E-flat, BWV 525 |
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Biggs, E. Power |
The Stars and Stripes Forever |
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Böellman, Léon |
Suite Gothique, Op. 25 |
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Buxtehude, Dietrich |
Praeludium in C (Prelude, Fugue, and Chaconne), BuxWV 137 |
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Clérambault, Louis-Nicolas |
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Daquin, Louis-Claude |
Nöel Suisse |
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Distler, Hugo |
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Drischner, Max |
Chorale Prelude on “Lobe den Herren“ |
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Dupré, Marcel |
Carillon, from Sept Pieces, Op. 27 No. 4 |
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Eben, Petr |
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Edwards, Matthew |
Fantasia in C minor |
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Franck, César |
Chorale No. 3 in A minor, FWV 40 |
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Gigout, Eugene |
Grand Choeur Dialogué |
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Ives, Charles |
Variations on “America” (excerpts) |
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Pachelbel, Johann |
Toccata in C major |
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Reger, Max |
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Rheinberger, Josef |
Organ Concerto No. 1, Op. 137 |
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Séjan, Nicolas |
Nöel Suisse (Troisième Nöel) |
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Vierne, Louis |
Prelude, Pastorale, and Final, from Symphony No. 1, Op. 14, Movements 1, 3, and 6 |
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Wagner, Franz |
Trionfo della vita: Phantasiestück |
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Widor, Charles-Marie |
Adagio and Toccata, Symphony No. 5, Movements 4-5 |
| Selected Compositions and Arrangements | |
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2019 (upcoming) |
“Home is where the heart is” (SATB, piano)
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2019 (upcoming) |
The St. Matthias Book of Descants
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2018 |
Concertato on “Come, ye thankful people, come” (Unison/descant, organ; optional congregation and solo instruments) |
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2018 |
Cantata: “In dir ist Freude” (SATB, organ; optional children’s choir and chamber instruments) |
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2017 |
Psalm 23 (countertenor, oboe, organ, optional harp) |
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2017 |
Anthem: “For Social Justice” (choir) |
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2016 |
Aria: “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” (voice, strings, organ) |
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2016 |
O Heiliger Geist (choir, organ, strings) |
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2015 |
Variations on “Vom Himmel Hoch” (organ) |
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2014 |
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2010 |
We Three Kings (organ) |
| Teachers | |
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2016 – 2017 |
Lydia Beasley Kneer (voice) |
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2013 – 2017 |
Dr. Faythe Freese (organ) |
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2014 – 2016 |
Dr. Amir Zaheri (composition and counterpoint) |
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2011 – 2013 |
Dr. Carol Williams (organ) |
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2007 – 2013 |
Dr. Hope Davis (organ) |
| Additional Professional Activities | |
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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), member |
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American Guild of Organists (AGO), member |
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American Institute of Organbuilders (AIO), affiliate member |
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National Association for Music Education (NAfME), member |
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National Education Association (NEA), member |
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Spreckels Organ Society (SOS), member |
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Master class participant with Fred Teardo, Barry Jordan, Mary Lou Nowicki, Wilma Jensen, Thomas Murray, and Douglas Cleveland |
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| Other Skills | |
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Finale; Audacity; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher); WordPress website design; bookbinding |
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Matthew Alan Edwards 