Matthew Larson

Matthew Larson serves as a Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Music at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) within the College of Arts and Sciences. He directs the CWRU Percussion Ensemble and teaches percussion through the Joint Music Program (JMP) with the Cleveland Institute of Music. His primary roles include orchestral performance and music education, combining academic instruction with professional artistic engagement.

Education:

• Master’s Degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music (studied under Richard Weiner)
• Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota (studied with Fernando Meza and Nebojsa Zivkovic)

Research interests focus on percussion performance and pedagogy, reflected in his active teaching of 40 private students and leadership of ensembles. His professional experience includes principal percussion roles with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra since 2000 and regular performances with the Cleveland Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, and Canton Symphony Orchestra.

No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the text. Teaching and advising emphasize percussion instruction through his private studio and university ensembles. His affiliation with multiple institutions demonstrates cross-institutional collaboration in music education and performance.