About
Dr. Matthew Rush is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Hastings College, located in Hastings, Nebraska. He previously served as Interim Lecturer of Percussion at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Glenn Korff School of Music and held teaching roles at Allegheny College, Norwin High School, V.R. Eaton High School, and Garland Independent School District in Texas. His expertise spans percussion performance and music education.
Education: He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2018), a Master of Music from Texas Christian University (2008), and a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2006).
Rush's research and professional activities include presentations at the Nebraska Music Educators Association conference and performances at the Texas Music Educators Association conference and Percussive Arts Society International Convention. He has adjudicated music competitions in Texas, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania. He performs on a Malletech Imperial Grand Marimba and Majestic Prophonic Walnut Concert Snare Drum.
His teaching and performance focus aligns with music pedagogy, ensemble direction, and percussion techniques. No specific grants or labs are detailed in the provided information.
