C.V.

Matthew Steven Smyth
Norman, OK
MatthewSmyth@gmail.com


Education:

The University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK
2009, M.M., Choral Conducting, GPA: 4.0

Moravian College; Bethlehem, PA
2005 B.M., Vocal Performance, graduated cum laude

Summer Programs:

Yale Summer School of Music
2008, Norfolk Choral Conducting and Chamber Music Festival
Conductor

Teaching Experience:

Musika; New York, NY
January 2009 – present
Music teacher
Responsibilities:
• Teach voice lessons
• Teach piano lessons

The University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK
January 2009 – present
Director of Men’s Choir
Responsibilities:
• Selecting music
• Leading rehearsals
• Conducting all performances
• Assisting in all administrative tasks

The University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK
August – December 2008
Director of University Chorus
Assistant Director of University Chorale
Responsibilities:
• Selecting music
• Leading rehearsals
• Conducting all performances
• Assisting in all administrative tasks

The University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK
August 2007 – May 2008
Director of Women’s Choir
Assistant Director of University Choir
Assistant Director of Chamber Choir
Responsibilities:
• Selecting music
• Leading rehearsals
• Conducting all performances
• Assisting in all administrative tasks

Park Slope Singers; Brooklyn, NY
September 2006 – June 2007
Assistant Conductor
Responsibilities:
• Leading rehearsals in absence of Dr. Thye
• Leading group in 1/3 of program
• Assisting in all administrative tasks

Professional Vocal Experience:

The University of Oklahoma; Norman, OK
September 2007 – present
University Chorale
Collegium Musicum
Vocalist and Conductor
Dr. Robert Greenleee, Music Director

Christ the King Roman Catholic Church; Oklahoma City, OK
March 2008 – present
Conductor and Vocalist
Mr. Edwin Day, Director of Music

The First Presbyterian Church of New York; New York, NY
September 2005 – June 2007
Vocalist
Dr. William Entriken, Music Director

Vox Ama Deus; Philadelphia, PA
September 2003-May 2005
Vocalist
Dr. Valentin Radu

Related Employment:

The Metropolitan Opera; New York, NY
September 2006 – May 2007
Supernumerary
Responsibilities:
• Act in various productions throughout the year.

MidAmerica Productions; New York, NY
March 2006 – June 2007
Assistant to Principle Conductor in Residence, and General and Artistic Director
Responsibilities:
• Assist in all tasks required for the successful running of our concert series at Carnegie Hall.

Riverside Choral Society; New York, NY
September 2005 – June 2007
Operations Intern
Responsibilities:
• Mailings
• Marketing
• Advertisements
• Concert planning
• Other general duties.

International Music Company and Bourne Co., New York, NY
June 2005 -- June 2006
Production Associate
Responsibilities:
• Take charge of all books to be printed in house
• Bring the system up to date by digitalizing books, and sending them to the sellers.
• Extensive computer time: scanning, arranging, editing, and printing manuscripts.
Grants and Fellowships:

OGSS Grant (University of Oklahoma Grant, 2008) $300
OSM Grant (University of Oklahoma Grant, 2008) $600
OGSS Grant (University of Oklahoma Grant, 2008) $300

Awards:

Full Time assistantship 2007-2009 – The University of Oklahoma
Arthur Hugo Music Scholarship - Moravian College
Outstanding Senior Greek Leader - Moravian College
Intelligencer Newspaper Scholarship

Publications:

The Choral Journal – Compact Disc review of La Venexiana – pending
The Choral Journal – Compact Disc review of The King’s Singers -- pending

Affiliated Organizations:

American Choral Directors Association - Member
Free and Accepted Masons- Master Mason
Delta Omicron Music Honors Fraternity- Member
Omicron Gamma Kappa National Leadership Fraternity- Member
Omicron Gamma Omega Fraternity- President
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Honor Society- Member
Boy Scouts of America- Eagle Scout