Matthew N. Russell

Matthew N. Russell is an Associate Professor of Music and Music Education at Norfolk State University, College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music. He serves as Co-coordinator of Graduate Music Studies and teaches courses in conducting, music education, history, theory, and research methodologies.

• Education
• B.S. in Music Education from The Pennsylvania State University
• M.M. in Conducting from The Pennsylvania State University
• D.M.A. in Conducting with minors in Music Education and Historical Musicology from The Ohio State University

Research Interests include generative music learning, choral repertoire development, and conducting pedagogy. His academic work emphasizes practical applications in music education and historical contexts of choral performance.

Professional Roles:

• Music Educator-Conductor, Virginia Children’s Chorus Chamber Singers
• Minister of Music and the Arts, New Horizons Presbyterian Church
• Southeastern Coordinator, Virginia Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association