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Matt Collins

Brass Instructor

MATT COLLINS currently serves as a Band Director in Duxbury Public Schools in Duxbury, Massachusetts. His teaching duties range from beginning 5th grade brass lessons up through high school wind ensemble.

Matt attended Penn State University, where he received a Bachelor’s of Music Education degree. While at Penn State, Matt studied trumpet with Dr. Langston J. Fitzgerald III and wind conducting with Professor Dennis Glocke. He then continued his studies at the Berklee College of Music, where he earned a Professional Certificate and was the recipient of the Mark Mothersbaugh scholarship for his academic excellence.

Matt spent two summers performing with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, aging out in 2016 as a lead trumpet soloist and section leader. He was later hired as a member of the brass instructional team for the 2017 season.

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The mission of Pacific Crest Youth Arts Organization is to provide superior educational and competitive performing arts programs that change the lives of young people in the greater Southern California region and prepare them for leadership in a fast-moving world.

 

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  • ABOUT
    • Report an Ethics or Policy Violation
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
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  • DRUM CORPS
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  • EDUCATION
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    • Leadership Camps
    • Outreach
  • EVENTS
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    • Ways to Give
    • Shop PC
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    • Golf Tournament
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    • Workshops
    • Leadership Camps
    • DCI Shows Group Tickets
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