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Dr. Matthew Winarski serves as the Associate Director of the Marching Band in the Department of Music at Otterbein University, leveraging over a decade of leadership experience across collegiate and international marching ensembles including programs in Costa Rica and Norway to enhance recruitment and band operations.
His academic credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting (2023) and Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting and Music Education (2019) from North Dakota State University's Challey School of Music, complemented by a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2012).
Research focuses on Music Education, Marching Arts, Wind Band Composition diversity, and refugee assimilation through music access, exploring pedagogical frameworks for underrepresented composers and sociocultural impacts of music education on displaced populations.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent thematic emphasis on representation in repertoire and accessibility challenges, reflecting commitment to inclusive musical practice across educational contexts.
Honors include membership in:
- Tau Beta Sigma (honorary)
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
No information is available regarding student advising or research grants in the provided materials.
Professional activities encompass direction of the Otterbein Marching Band and pep band, building on prior roles with the Gold Star Marching Band at North Dakota State University and international collaborations in Norway and Costa Rica.
