Dr. Matthew George
Matthew George is Professor of Music, the John Ireland Distinguished Teacher/Scholar, and Director of Orchestras and Bands at the University of St. Thomas. He is also the artistic director of Grand Symphonic Winds and Principal Conductor of the Lake Wobegon Brass Band. He has commissioned and premiered more than 100 new works from composers around the world, many of which appear on recordings distributed by Naxos. As a guest conductor, lecturer, and clinician, George has traveled to 27 countries across six continents where he has regularly worked on stage and in the recording studio with professional and honor ensembles. He also serves on the boards of several national and international professional organizations.
Matthew George is Professor of Music, the John Ireland Distinguished Teacher/Scholar, and Director of Orchestras and Bands at the University of St. Thomas. He is also the artistic director of Grand Symphonic Winds and Principal Conductor of the Lake Wobegon Brass Band. He has commissioned and premiered more than 100 new works from composers around the world, many of which appear on recordings distributed by Naxos. As a guest conductor, lecturer, and clinician, George has traveled to 27 countries across six continents where he has regularly worked on stage and in the recording studio with professional and honor ensembles. He also serves on the boards of several national and international professional organizations.
I am deeply honored to have been named the Music Director of the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis. It is with sincere gratitude that I recognize Cary John Franklin for his tremendous artistic leadership of this storied ensemble over the last thirty years. I am excited to collaborate with the wonderful musicians of the orchestra, and to present and engage our audiences with exciting, adventurous, rich and entertaining programs for seasons to come. Together we will perform great music representing established and emerging composers from around the world, and we look forward to having you join us on our musical journey.
Matthew George, newly appointed Music Director
Photography by Darrell Owens