Matt Greenwood

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Matt Greenwood

University of South Alabama / Mobile Symphony Orchestra

Matt Greenwood

University of South Alabama / Mobile Symphony Orchestra

Country:   United States Category:   CONCERT ARTISTS

Overview

Mr. Matthew Greenwood serves as the Director of Percussion and Assistant Director of Bands/Athletic Bands at the University of South Alabama. Mr. Greenwood teaches applied lessons, percussion methods, USA Percussion Ensemble, and USA Steel Band. In addition, he co-directs the Jaguar Pep Band and conducts the University Band in the spring semester. He previously served as Adjunct Instructor of Music at the University of South Alabama and has been a member of the teaching staff for the Jaguar Marching Band since its inception in 2009.

 

An active and diverse performer, Greenwood is a section member of the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, and Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. He has given clinics and masterclasses throughout the Gulf Coast including the Alabama Chapter of PAS Day of Percussion and the Alabama Music Education Association Conference.

 

Mr. Greenwood holds a Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance from Florida State University studying under Dr. John Parks IV, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance from the University of Louisville studying under Dr. Greg Byrne. Additional teachers include Brian Kushmaul and James Rago, principal timpanist of the Louisville Orchestra. Greenwood performs with and is a proud endorser of Pearl/Adams Percussion, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and mallets, REMO drumheads, and Black Swamp Percussion.

Matt's Gear

Pearl/Adams Concert Percussion

Adams Professional Generation II Timpani, Hand Hammered Copper (32”, 29”, 26”, 23”, 20”)
Adams Alpha 5.0 Octave Marimba
22” x 40” Adams Concert Bass Drum
Philharmonic Double-Headed Concert Toms
14" x 6.5" Philharmonic Maple Snare Drum
14" x 5.5" Philharmonic Brass Snare Drum
14" x 12" Philharmonic African Mahogany
28" x 14" Philharmonic Concert Bass Drum

 

Pearl Percussion

Bobby Allende Signature Congas (11" Quinto, 11.75” Conga,12.5” Tumba)
Bobby Allende Signature Bongos
Primero Abstract Red Cajon
Marc Quiñones Signature Steel Timbales
Djembe Elite
Travel Congas (11" Quinto,11.75” Conga,12.5” Tumba)
Brazilian Repinique (10”, 12”)
Brazilian Caixa (12”x4”, 12"x 6.5")
Brazilian Surdo (18”x22”, 20"x18")
Brazilian Tamborims
Brazilian 10" Pandeiro w/ Bag
Brazilian Cuica
Horacio Hernandez Cowbells (#1 - #5)

 

Drum Set

Pearl Vision, Piano Black

10”, 12”, 14” Toms

20” Bass Drum

14" x 5.5” Steel Snare Drum

 

Pearl Masters Maple Complete, Bombay Gold Sparkle

13”, 16” Toms

24” Bass Drum

14" x 6.5" Matching Snare Drum

 

Pearl Session Studio Classic, Sequoia Red

10”, 12”, 16” Toms

22” Bass Drum

14" x 6.5" Steel Sensitone Snare Drum

 

Pearl/Adams Marching Percussion

FFXC 14" x 12" Championship Carboncore Snare Drums, Red Sparkle (w/ Cases & Stadium Hardware)

PMTCC Championship Carboncore Tenors, Red Sparkle (w/ Cases & Stadium Hardware)

PBDCC Championship Carboncore Snare Drums, Red Sparkle (w/ Cases & Stadium Hardware)

Adams Vibraphone, Silver w/ Endurance Field Frame

Adams 3.5 Octave Soloist Series Synthetic Xylophone w/ Endurance Field Frame

Adams 4.3 Octave Synthetic Marimba w/ Endurance Field Frame