Matthew Chang
Independene,MO
Summary
Dynamic educator and audio engineer with extensive experience in teaching, music, and live electronics, including theater production. Loves learning about new entertainment technology and takes initiative with self-education and practice in order to achieve the highest degree of success. Demonstrates a commitment to fostering accountability and teamwork among colleagues and students while motivating them to achieve high standards. Proven ability to implement innovative teaching methods derived from collaborative experiences, enhancing student engagement and success. Artistic sound technician with experience in sound recording, mixing, and editing. Career includes demonstrated excellence in live sound reinforcement. Hands-on expertise in equipment setup and maintenance as well as proficiency in audio signal processing. Effective communicator with excellent time management skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Audio Engineer
Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corp
Canton, Ohio
01.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment, and performed minor maintenance.
- Assisted the lead audio engineer in audio console programming methods and strategies.
- Provided input delay calculations and helped manage the delay spreadsheet.
- Provided mixed and balanced feedback during rehearsals.
Music Technology Coordinator/Instructor
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Blue Springs, Missouri
06.2022 - Current
- Taught college-level courses covering Live Sound Reinforcement, Digital Production, Recorded Audio and Production, and the Fundamentals of Acoustics.
- Taught about microphone fundamentals and placement to capture desired sounds or voices.
- Worked with the school administration to determine course needs, set frameworks, and developed and implemented instructional materials for music technology classes.
- Provided oversight, financial planning, and AV equipment recommendations for music technology courses.
- Evaluated recordings for clarity, accuracy, balance, and overall quality.
- Utilized recording equipment to record music and speech.
- Operated consoles, synthesizers, equalizers, compressors, reverbs, noise gates, and other sound-altering devices.
- Tested new audio equipment prior to use in order to identify any potential issues.
- Repaired and maintained audio equipment, such as mixers, microphones, amplifiers, and switching devices.
- Loaded samples into samplers for use in musical productions.
- Used digital editing software to enhance recorded audio material.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes, and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
- Monitored student performance during laboratory activities involving computer usage.
Assistant Band Director/Percussion Specialist
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Blue Springs, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated the percussion section of the band to prepare it for rehearsals with the wind section.
- Coordinated all audio systems and electronic systems for the band program.
- Rehearsed and conducted percussion ensembles in preparation for public performances and festivals.
- Created spreadsheets and documents for the organization, the efficient management of travel, and to maintain performance standards.
- Helped maintain percussion instruments and equipment used by the band members.
- Created effective lesson plans, utilizing appropriate teaching strategies and materials.
- Supervised students during after-school activities, such as marching band practices, performances, competitions, festivals, and special projects.
- Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music programs.
- Collaborated with directors to develop comprehensive curricula that meet state standards of learning objectives.
- Assisted in recruiting new students into the program through promotional activities.
- Conducted auditions to evaluate potential new members of the ensemble group.
- Prepared budget proposals for purchasing supplies needed for upcoming performances or events.
Interim Tech Director/Audio+Lighting Specialist
Blue Springs Christian Church
Blue Springs, MO
01.2021 - Current
- Program and run professional audio for all main services, including online streaming.
- Program professional DMX lighting for all main services.
- Come up with the foundations of a custom church sound profile, and train others to execute that profile.
- Provide support in cameras, video switching, stage setup, recording, streaming, and any other technical services needed to fulfill the vision of the church's ministry.
- Maintain and troubleshoot all audio and lighting systems to achieve the desired quality and outcomes.
Audio Systems Consultant
Self-employed
, MO
06.2018 - Current
- Consulted high school band programs on purchasing decisions for marching band live sound reinforcement systems.
- Conducted site visits to provide console programming, audio systems supervision, mentorship, training, and support.
- Advised clients with quotes and data about future audio system investments, such as project costs, concepts, and design changes.
- On-site calls to install sound reinforcement systems.
- On-site calls to fine-tune and balance sound reinforcement systems.
- Provided technical support and guidance to customers when needed.
Private Lessons Teacher and Formal Music Services Provider
Self Employed Services
Blue Springs, MO
05.2001 - Current
- Composed contracts for lessons and performance requests.
- Experience teaching private cello and percussion lessons to students from ages 7 to 27.
- Organized and performed in over 50 weddings, or other formal services.
- Hired and paid musicians to contract out performance requests.
- Create basic arrangements of the requested music.
Asst. Percussion Director/Front Ensemble Director
Blue Springs High School
Blue Springs, MO
03.2008 - 05.2022
- Programmed, maintained, and ran a large-scale audio system for marching band live sound reinforcement for daily rehearsals and NFL stadium-sized performance venues.
- Programmed performance-based electronics, such as synthesizers, Mainstage, Ableton, and drum machines.
- Coordinate and supervise trailer loading.
- Develop and implement marching snare drums, tenor drums, bass drums, and marching techniques at a high level.
- Develop and implement marimba, vibraphone, and other like mallet instrument techniques at a high level.
- Arranging percussion music for a marching band.
- Coordinated with other technicians.
- Developed lesson plans for daily rehearsals and goals.
- Maintained all instruments and equipment.
Musical Music Director
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Blue Springs, MO
08.2017 - 03.2022
- Direct rehearsals and performances for the Blue Springs High School Pit Orchestra.
- Organize and execute auditions for all instrumental musicians.
- Organize, manage, and distribute music to all sections.
- Coordinate with Vocalists and stage actors/actresses to integrate the pit orchestra with the overall production
- Install carpet, wall hangings, and other acoustic treatments to improve the acoustic environment of the physical pit space.
- Install a complete secondary sound reinforcement system, including a 40-channel digital mixer and up to 40 microphones/inputs for proper amplification of the pit orchestra.
- Program and install special sound effects and sound samples for the chosen musical into MainStage, custom proprietary software, or hardware synthesizers.
Lead Pharmacy Technician/Trainer
CVS, Prescription Solutions, Walmart
Kansas City, KS And MO
03.2007 - 07.2019
- Specialized in working with high-volume, high-stress pharmacy locations, ensuring they stay on schedule and maintain standards and efficiency.
- Work as a team to type, fill, and dispense prescriptions to patients, resolve customer problems, and provide customer service.
- Helped train technicians in all aspects of pharmacy.
- Coordinate inventory audits for multiple pharmacies.
- Rewrote the entire workflow for our pharmacy cell.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
University of Central Missouri
2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Blue Springs High School
2006
Skills
- Proficient in all aspects of live sound reinforcement, including specializing in all aspects of marching band electronics
- Significant professional experience running both small and large-scale audio systems in live worship settings
- Experience coordinating a large-scale audio system rollout and operation in under 4 minutes
- Live audio consultant for numerous schools throughout the state of Missouri
- Multiple years of experience teaching and facilitating college courses in analog and digital sound reinforcement systems, digital production, recorded audio, and fundamentals of acoustics
- Extensive experience setting up, troubleshooting, and programming Yamaha, PreSonus, and Allen & Heath audio systems (eg, 01V96i, TF, PM1D, CL5, 64S, DLive, SQ)
- Proficient at dealing with high-stress, high-leverage environments while maintaining a standard of excellence
- Guest clinician presenting on music technology and audio at the 2023 Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA) and the 2025 Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA)
- Extensive experience creating, directing, and delegating teams of individuals for various tasks
- Experience with Dante and AVB networking protocols
- Proficient in multiple DAWs and performance-based software
- Experience creating and implementing organizational systems and storage solutions
- Experience loading and unloading semi-truck trailers
- 21 years of marching band experience, including 14 years as a front ensemble coordinator and lead instructor
- More than 27 years of percussion and cello education and performance, including significant experience coaching chamber ensembles
- Dedicated and excited to learn about new entertainment technology
- Interest in studying and applying new leadership techniques
Accomplishments
- Guest Speaker/clinician(audio technology) at the MMEA 2025 state conference(Missouri Music Educators Association)
- Guest Speaker/clinician(audio technology) at the MBA 2023 state conference(Missouri Bandmasters Association)
- 3 consecutive Blue Star Award nominations for "Outstanding Orchestra" while serving as Musical Director/Pit Conductor
- 5 time Bands of America Grand National Finalist - Assistant Band Director, Blue Springs High School - 2015(10th), 2017(9th), 2018(3rd), 2021(10th), 2023(4th)
- Best Front Ensemble - Mozingo Percussion Competition - Front Ensemble Coordinator, Blue Springs High School - 2014
- 1st Place Independence Young Artists Competition - cello solo - 2002
- Carnegie Hall performance with the University of Central Missouri Wind Ensemble - 2016
- All-State percussionist and cellist - Blue Springs High School - 2004, 2005, 2006
- All-Collegiate Symphony Orchestra - 3rd chair - 2014
- Founder and President of University of Central Missouri American String Teachers Association Chapter - 2015, 2016
- Assistant to the Conductor - UCM Symphony Orchestra - 2015, 2016
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - 2005, 2010, 2019
- Waikiki Holiday Parade - 2016, 2022
- THE St. Patricks Day Parade Dublin, Ireland - 2025
Affiliations
- Experience negotiating contracts for national touring guest speakers and artists
- Assist Coaching little league baseball
Community Involvement
- First Baptist Church of Warrensburg, MO: Audio Engineer
- Valley Baptist Church of Grain Valley, MO: Audio systems consultant, Audio Engineer, Technical Director
- Harvest Baptist Church of Blue Springs: Music Director, Technical Director, Assistant Director of FUSION and Element 223 Youth ministries. (2009 - 2014)Led multiple music presentations and discussions with children ages 5-18(2014-2016).
- Featured in University of Central Missouri's instrument introduction performance. Spoke with and demonstrated musical instruments to increase interest and awareness in music to elementary ages children(2014).
References
- MICHAEL SEKELSKY, former Dean of the college of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, The University of Central
Missouri
(660) 441-2560 - drsekelsky@gmail.com - Former teacher/administrator - AARON BECK, Business Development Sales Representative, Las Vegas Office - Solotech
(702) 274-4397 - aaron.beck@solotech.com - Consultant, Supervisor
- SCOTT LUBAROFF, former Music Department Chair - The University of Central Missouri
(660) 864-4597 - slubaroff@ucf.edu - Former teacher/administrator
- TIM ALLSHOUSE, Head Band Director, Blue Springs High School
(816) 210-3356 - tallshouse@bssd.net - Employer, former teacher - KENT RAUSCH, Gigging musician/former assistant percussion director BSHS
(816) 668-9311 - kentrauschmusic@gmail.com - former teacher/employer
Timeline
Assistant Audio Engineer
Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corp
01.2024 - Current
Music Technology Coordinator/Instructor
Blue Springs R-IV School District
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Band Director/Percussion Specialist
Blue Springs R-IV School District
05.2022 - Current
Interim Tech Director/Audio+Lighting Specialist
Blue Springs Christian Church
01.2021 - Current
Audio Systems Consultant
Self-employed
06.2018 - Current
Musical Music Director
Blue Springs R-IV School District
08.2017 - 03.2022
Asst. Percussion Director/Front Ensemble Director
Blue Springs High School
03.2008 - 05.2022
Lead Pharmacy Technician/Trainer
CVS, Prescription Solutions, Walmart
03.2007 - 07.2019
Private Lessons Teacher and Formal Music Services Provider
Self Employed Services
05.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
University of Central Missouri
High School Diploma - undefined
Blue Springs High School
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