- Fax
- (940) 397 4511
- Title
- Associate Professor
- Department
- Music
- Location
- Fain Instrumental Music Hall
- Room
- FM103
- College
- College of Fine Arts, Fain
- Bio
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Dr. Matthew D. Luttrell is Associate Professor of Music at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he serves as Director of Bands and Orchestra. In addition to directing the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Luttrell teaches Advanced Conducting and Secondary Foundations of Music Education for all music majors, and previously instructed in music technology, applied lessons for trombone, euphonium, and tuba, while serving on departmental, college, and university-level committees.
In addition to his duties at Midwestern State University, Dr. Luttrell is conductor and artistic director of the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra, a community outreach organization for aspiring young musicians. As a performer, he serves as 2nd trombonist in the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and is consistently showcased on faculty recitals. His diverse background includes past performances ranging from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Boulder Philharmonic, and Mansfield Wind Symphony, to popular groups including the Temptations and Tower of Power.
Dr. Luttrell is an accomplished conductor and director. As a conductor, he has worked with various All-State ensembles for both High School and Junior High-level performers, and his ensembles have been featured at state and national performances and as exhibition groups for state professional conferences. As director, Dr. Luttrell's groups have performed at Bands of America Grand National Championships, as well as games for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, and Dallas Cowboys of the National Football Association (USA). Current invitations for conducting include the Orquesta Sinfonica de Oriente in Santiago, Cuba as well as the Escuela Superior de Musica in Mexico City, Mexico.
Dr. Luttrell holds degrees from Arizona State University (Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Masters of Music Education), and the University of Colorado at Boulder (Bachelor of Music Education). Dr. Luttrell is a strong advocate for youth involvement in the arts, the performance of new music and cross-discipline projects, as well as programming of underrepresented composers and performers. Current research includes Prosody in classroom instruction, as well as mental health wellness for aspiring musicians. In his spare time, Dr. Luttrell is an avid cyclist. He volunteers for the Hotter n' Hell Hundred and serves as a city ambassador for Bike Wichita Falls, an advocacy group supporting cycling for the Texoma Region.
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Doctor of Musical Arts - Conducting | 2010 |
| The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Masters of Music Education | 2002 |
| The University of Colorado - Boulder | Bachelors of Music Education | 1998 |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra | Conductor and Artistic Director | 08/01/2021 | |
| Wichita Falls Philharmonic Orchestra | Conductor | 08/01/2018 | 07/31/2021 |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra | Co-Principal Chair - Trombone | 10/01/2015 | |
| Midwestern State University | Director of Bands - Associate Professor of Music | 08/01/2013 | |
| Adams State University | Director of Bands - Assistant Professor of Music | 07/01/2012 | 06/01/2013 |
| University of Texas Arlington | Associate Director of Bands - Assistant Professor of Music | 07/01/2007 | 06/01/2012 |
| Arizona State University | Doctoral Teaching Assistant | 07/01/2005 | 06/01/2007 |
| Illinois State University | Assistant Director of Bands - Assistant Professor of Music | 07/01/2002 | 06/01/2005 |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Graduate Teaching Assistant - Drill Writer | 07/01/2000 | 06/01/2002 |
| Durango High School | Director of Instrumental Ensembles | 07/01/1998 | 06/01/2000 |
RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Upcoming: Elevating your Low Brass Sections on step at a time - Ensemble Practices, Texas Music Educators Conference, February 2022.
A Conductor’s Perspective: Enhancing our communication skills through understanding non-verbal tendencies, Faculty Forum, Midwestern State University, Fall 2020 (COVID-19 - Postponed)
Music Education and Mutually Beneficial Partnerships: Building a model for long-term development, National Association for Professional Development Schools Journal, Vol. 11, No. 3 (Online), Summer 2018.
“Bands at Midwestern State Universityâ€, in conjunction with the Kemp Center for the Arts, with area elementary schools, September 2nd, 2016
Vocal Exercises for Use in Wind Ensemble Rehearsals, CASMEC (California), February, 2015
Understanding Non-Verbal Communication Through Emotional Intelligence: A Conductor’s Viewpoint on How We Relate to Others. Faculty Lecture Series, Adams State University, March, 2013
Emphasizing Quality: Standard Wind Band Selections for Ensembles with Incomplete Instrumentation, Colorado Music Educators Convention, January, 2013
Vocal Exercises for Use in Wind Ensemble Rehearsals, Texas Music Educators Convention, February, 2011
Improving your Band’s Ability to Effectively Listen, University of Montana Concert Band Festival and Clinic, February, 2011
Texas All-State Region Music: Trombone Clinic, University of Texas Arlington, October, 2010
Careers in Music Beyond Education, Lone Star Youth Orchestra Professionals Series, Arlington, TX, October, 2009
Leadership in the College Marching Band Program, College Band Directors National Association, University of Connecticut, May, 2009
Artistry with Motion, University of Texas Arlington Conducting Symposium, February, 2008
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: CONDUCTING
Clinician Adjudicator, Sonoma State University Wind and Orchestra Festival, March 3-6, 2021 (COVID-19 - Postponed)
Conductor in Residence, Orquesta Sinfonica de Oriente, Santiago, Cuba, June 21-July 5, 2020 (COVID-19 - Postponed)
Conductor in Residence, Cultural Exchange, Escuela Superior de Musica Symphony Orchestra, Mexico City, Mexico, March 22-28, 2020 (COVID-19 - Postponed)
Conductor, "Little Shop of Horrors", Midwestern State University Theatre, March 5-8, 2020
Conductor in Residence, Washington and Lee University, April 6-12, 2019
Guest Conductor, Kent State University Honor Band, Ohio, January 15-19, 2019
Conductor, MSU Wind Ensemble Showcase Performance, College Music Society Regional Conference, March 2016
Region 2 4A District Band, January, 2014
Top of the Nation Honor Band, Colorado, February, 2013
San Luis Valley Consolidated Junior High Honor Band, Colorado, January, 2013
California All-State Junior High Symphonic Band, February, 2012
University of Texas Arlington Wind Symphony – Texas Music Educators Conference, February, 2012
University of Texas Arlington Wind Symphony – Winspear Opera House, Dallas, TX, April, 2011
University of Nebraska, Omaha Symphonic Winds, Nebraska, April, 2011
Texas Wesleyan University Wind Ensemble, Texas, April, 2011
Southeast Oklahoma State University Wind Symphony, Oklahoma, February, 2011
University of Montana Wind Symphony, Montana, February, 2011
Faculty and Friends Chamber Orchestra, Texas, November, 2009
Irving ISD All District Middle School Honor Band, December 1, 2007
Arizona State University Chamber Winds Recording Project, Arizona, April 2007
Arizona State University Wind Symphony, Arizona, March 2007
Vancouver Youth Honor Winds, Arizona, February 2007
Arizona State University Chamber Winds, Arizona, February 2007
Arizona State University Wind Symphony, Arizona, October 2006
North Kitsap High School Symphonic Band, Washington, March 2006
Arizona State University Wind Symphony, Arizona, February 2006
Arizona State University Wind Ensemble, Arizona, October 2005
Unified Christian School Honor Band, Illinois, March 2005
College Band Directors National Association Symposium, Boulder, Colorado 2000-2005
Illinois State University Symphonic Winds, Illinois, September 2002
University of Illinois Summer Symphonic Band, Illinois, June 2002
University of Illinois Summer Symphonic Band, June 2001
University of Illinois Wind Symphony, Illinois, March 2001
University of Illinois Symphonic Band IB, Illinois, October 2000
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: CLINICIAN/ADJUDICATOR
Clinician/Adjudication
Judge, State of Illinois Marching Band Championship, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, October 2019
Adjudicator, Region 7 Pre-UIL Marching Festival, October 2018-2019
Clinician, Rider High School, Wichita Falls, TX, August 2019, 2015-2017
Colorado South Regional Large Group Contest, March, 2013
Pre-UIL Concert Band Contest, Mansfield, TX, April, 2012
Winter Park Music Festivals, Winter Park, CO, April, 2011
Music Festivals, Dallas, TX (Meyerson Concert Hall) March, 2011
University of Colorado, Boulder Band Day – Boulder, CO, October, 2008
North Kitsap High School, Poulsbo, Washington, March, 2006