Matthew Hayes Matuszek

Kalamazoo, MI 49008
630-631-7262 Matt.Matuszek@gmail.com
www.MattMatuszek.weebly.com
Education
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Music in Education, K-12 Instrumental 2006-2011

Teaching Experience

Gull Lake Public Schools Bedford Community Learning Center, Bedford, MI
Music Instructor August 2014 Present
Grades K-12
Virtual and Sitting classes
Applied Music, Music Appreciation, Music Theory, Jazz Ensemble, Recorder

Forest Hills Central High School Forest Hills, MI
Director of Bands, Long Term Substitute August 2013- June 2014
Grades 9-12
240 Member Marching Band
Three Concert Bands
Two Jazz Bands
Athletic Pep Band

Plainwell High School Plainwell, MI
Internship with Paul Mundo Fall 2011
Grades 9-12
Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Pep Band

Plainwell Middle School Plainwell, MI
Internship with David Hepinstall Fall 2011
Sixth Grade Woodwinds & Sixth Grade Brass
Seventh Grade Band, Eighth Grade Band

Parchment High School and Middle School Parchment, MI
Pre-Internship with Beth Jonker Fall 2010
Seventh grade band and High School Band

Portage West Middle School Portage, MI
Pre-Internship with Dennis Kozian Spring 2010
Sixth grade brass and percussion, Seventh Grade Band

MoorsBridge Elementary Portage, MI
Pre-Internship with Marcia Working Fall 2009
Young Fives, Kindergarten, Second Grade
Performing Experience

Tierra Cali Grammy Winning Mexican Rock Band 2011-2014
Big Band Nouveau Jazz Big Band 2013-Present
33
rd
Street Band Top 40 Cover Band 2013-Present
Lake Effect Brass Quintet Classical Quintet 2012-2013
Pit Orchestra Musician
o Civic Auditorium Kalamazoo, MI 2008-Present
o The Barn Theatre Augusta, MI 2011-Present
Private Music Teacher Michigan, Illinois 2008-Present
o 6-12 Brass, Travel Between Schools
Carnival Cruise Lines 2009
Freelance Musician 2006-Present

Philosophy
Through 15 years of extensive study in music I have performed in 42 states, 13 countries,
and four continents. During this time I have shifted from a full-time performer to an
educator and acquired a strong desire to educate others about music. I spent a full year as
a long term substitute as the Director of Bands at Forest Hills Central and during this time
my beliefs and passion related to music education have been affirmed. I believe that the
commitment and work put into a music program is directly reflective of the quality of
performance and the student dedication. The director must go above and beyond all
expectations of students, parents, and administrators to provide the best experience
possible. I will use music in conjunction with the nine national standards to develop
independent, creative and reliable individuals as well as create lifelong interests.

As much as music is a learning experience, the acquisition of such knowledge should be
delivered with a clear and concise method. This method will be different for students of
different abilities and learning styles. The goal is to give students a positive learning
experience and enforce positive characteristics that will enable them to achieve both in
and out of the classroom and in the present and future.

Other Interests
In addition to my Education degree I pursued a Jazz Studies degree and would like to
bring my experience in jazz to the students. Jazz opens up many creative and intricate
options for students that traditional band music cannot. Much of my student life has been
spent playing 30+ musicals and I feel very comfortable mixing band, choir, and drama in
that setting.
I love hiking, camping, and outdoor activities. I have survived a few backpacking
ventures, coasted through rapids, and have an interest in pursuing rock/ice climbing. I
would be happy to participate in some sort of outdoor/adventure club that would involve
teaching students wilderness skills and gain valuable experience.
Travel and learning are two of my top interests. Through these two interests I
have become a Michigan ambassador for a global online community. I enjoy teaching
and learning most anything at all levels and would like to share my interests with
students, teachers, and parents.


References

Paul Mundo David Hepinstall
Director of Bands Director of Bands
Plainwell High School Plainwell Middle School
Pmundo@plainwellschools.org Dhepinstall@plainwellschools.org
269-685-9554 x1586 269-685-5813 x1415
616-218-5344




Dr. John Lychner Scott Thornburg
Instrumental Music Education Trumpet Professor
Western Michigan University Western Michigan University
269-387-4628 1607 Grand Avenue
John.Lychner@wmich.edu Kalamazoo, MI 49006
269-387-4701
Scott.Thornburg@wmich.edu




John DeStefano
Director of Fine Arts, Assistant Principal
Forest Hills Public Schools
616-493-8700
JDeStefano@fhps.net