About
Mathuin Smith is a 22-year old saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer and bandleader based in the Washington, D.C. and New York City areas. He began study of the oboe at age 10, and at age 14, he picked up the saxophone and began to fall in love with the vast world of improvised music.
Currently, Mathuin is a master's degree student at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, and maintains an active performing and teaching schedule in addition to his studies.
Shows
Below are some of the upcoming public events for Mathuin. Click "View previous" to see some past events.
Previous events
Mathuin will perform as principal oboe as part of an international tour to Argentina.
The Mathuin Smith Jazz Orchestra (MSJO) is a 16-piece ensemble whose repertoire includes music from a vast range of genres. While MSJO uses the traditional Basie/Ellington instrumentation of four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones and a rhythm section, the band honors the big band swing tradition and also branches out to funk, rock, video game music, modern large ensemble art music, original works and more.
Press Kit - Mathuin Smith
A multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, and composer, Mathuin (MATH-wynn) is a passionate musician and intensely curious student of all types music, including jazz, classical, rock, pop, folk, and more. Mathuin has received numerous recognitions and awards, including recent meritorious honor as a Pressler Scholar.
- Director, National Jazz Workshop All-star Alumni Big Band
- Presser Scholar: Received this prestigious honor-award in recognition of his accomplishments and passionate peer-leadership in jazz and classical music
- Argentina Tour: Performing as principal oboe in Buenos Aires and other cities in Argentina with Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
- Orfeo Music Festival, Italy: Received a merit scholarship to the Orfeo Music Festival in Vipiteno, Italy
- National Symphony Orchestra (NSO): Competitively selected and studied as an NSO Young Associate in Washington DC
- American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra: Alumnus of the top orchestra of this acclaimed program, which provides competitive world-class training and performance opportunities for musicians
- National Jazz Workshop: Received a competitive merit-scholarship to the National Jazz Workshop, based on his multi-instrument performances at the Chantilly Jazz Festival
- All-Virginia Bands: During his high-school years, Mathuin was selected into a wide variety of honor bands and ensembles, including winning competitive selection into the top bands for both All-Virginia Jazz (tenor saxophone) and All-Virginia Orchestra (oboe & english horn).
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Inquiries
Please use the "Contact Mathuin" form at the bottom of the page for inquires.
