Matthew M.

Harrison

Resume
100 Cabrini Blvd Apt. 66
New York, NY 10033
(941) 780-2433
Email: mmacharrison@comcast.net

Objective
To obtain a full-time teaching position as a conductor, either of a string or band ensemble or
choir, as well as teaching music appreciation, theory, and general music classes, at the middle
and high-school levels.
Education
Advanced Teaching Certificate in Music Education, May 2015, Brooklyn College
Masters of Music Degree, Manhattan School of Music 2008
Bachelor of Music Degree, Manhattan School of Music 2006
Assistant to Professor David Dubal, piano historian, author, 2003-present

Teaching
Student Teaching:
Stuyvesant High School, February-April 2015
Music Theory
Music Appreciation
Intermediate String Orchestra
Advanced String Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Beginning Band
Symphonic Band
Conducting: April 1st Spring Concert:
Intermediate String Orchestra: W.A. Mozart - Divertimento in D K. 136
Advanced String Orchestra: J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Beginning Band: Arr. Hannickel First Classic Suite
Symphonic Band: Leroy Anderson - Forgotten Dreams
PS 35 Franz Siegel Elementary School, March-April 2015
General Music Classes
Guitar Intro
Current Faculty, Manhattan School of Music Preparatory Division (2005-present), courses
taught:
Music History (currently teaching)

Piano Literature (created course and currently teaching)

Concerto Literature (created course and currently teaching)
Advanced Piano Literature (created course and currently teaching)
Classical Improvisation (created course and currently teaching)
Guest Host, Juilliard Evening Division, The World of the Piano (2009)
Piano School of New York City (2009-2011)
Private Teaching (2002-present)
Writing
Norwegian Soul Laid Bare, Published in Wall Street Journal December 1, 2012
Facing the Greatness of Franz Liszt, program notes for pianist Garrick Ohlsson, Bridge
Records, November 2013

Achievements and Awards

Deans List, Manhattan School of Music 2002 2008
Presidential Award, Manhattan School of Music, 2003 and 2004
Lectures
October 3, 2012 Lecture for the RCMTA Folk Music Traditions in Piano Playing
February 14, 2012 - Clayton Piano Festival, North Carolina, Rachmaninoff, Goethe, and the
legend of Faust: an exploration of Rachmaninoffs 1st Sonata
October 6, 2010 Lecture for Rockland County Music Teachers Association Chopin, Schumann,
and the Shadow of Bach
October 8, 2008 Lecture for the Rockland County Music Teachers Guild, Setting your
Students Mind Ablaze
Radio
Mazurka Op. 50 no. 15 by Szymanowski on WWFM April 20, 2011
Valses Poeticos of Granados: live performance on WQXR June 5, 2007
Lecture -Performances
1. Masterwork Conversations Series
The Magic of Folklore 2014-2015 Season
Paris: A movable musical feast2013-2014 Season
Vienna2012-2013 Season
The Imagination of the Folk 2011-2012 Season
Chopin 200 Year Anniversary Series at the Polish American Museum in Port Washington, NY
March 6, 12, 19, 26, 2010
Benefit Concerts
December 12, 2013 - Benefit for the Philippines at the Bulgarian Consulate General, NYC
Feburary 14, 2010 Haiti Benefit Concert at the Bulgarian Consulate General, NYC