Matthew McInturf

Matthew McInturf is a Professor and serves as the Director of Bands and Director of the Center for Music Education at Sam Houston State University's School of Music in Huntsville, Texas. He previously taught at Florida International University and Richardson, Texas public schools.

• Degrees: Doctor of Musical Arts (Conducting) from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Music (Music Theory) from University of North Texas, Master of Music (Composition) from University of Houston
• Leadership: Past President of Texas Bandmasters Association and Southwestern Division of College Band Directors National Association

Dr. McInturf specializes in conducting, music education, and commissioning new works for wind ensemble. He leads the SHSU Wind Ensemble and coordinates performance-based pedagogy workshops through the Center for Music Education.

His professional recognition includes serving on national commissioning committees for the College Band Directors National Association and American Bandmasters Association. He was honored as the Texas Bandmasters Association's 'Bandmaster of the Year' in 2017.

Dr. McInturf advocates for contemporary band music through the World-Wide Concurrent Premiers and Commissioning Fund, Inc. He also serves as Managing Editor of Praxis, the Center for Music Education's online journal.