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Matthew Libby

Matthew Libby

Bass Trombonist
Newark,DE

Summary

Skilled classical and commerical musician constantly striving to improve technical skills. Masterful artist playing bass and tenor trombone and experience of performance with large orchestras, chamber groups, among other types of styles and settings.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2

Professional Playing

Work History

Performer

Hot Toddy's
Dewey, DE
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Performed rock and pop covers with 6 piece band in bars
  • Performed on tenor trombone
  • Required excellent communication skills throughout the performance
  • Preparation of large set-list

Performer

D&G Entertainment
Charlotte, NC
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Performed jazz arrangements of popular Christmas tunes in Carowinds amusement park
  • Performed on bass trombone in a brass quintet setting outdoors
  • Learned and memorized required material quickly and efficiently during rehearsal period
  • Focused on keeping customers engaged, happy and comfortable during events.

Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Cassey
Bear, DE
2020.06 - 2020.08
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Implemented recreational activities to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
  • Maintained facility, equipment and vehicles to promote safe and secure environment for campers and staff.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.

Performer

Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Performed as a part of the school's pit orchestra for the show "A Chorus Line"
  • Performed on bass trombone
  • Prepared the music ahead of time to play through on the first rehearsal

Camp Counselor

New England Music Camp
Sidney, ME
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
  • Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Implemented recreational activities such as tennis and ultimate frisbee to promote campers' physical health and encourage teamwork skills development.
  • Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.

Performer

Brandywine High School
Wilmington, DE
03.2019 - 03.2019
  • Performed on tenor trombone as a part of the school's pit orchestra for the show "Hairspray"
  • Prepared the music ahead of time to play through on the first rehearsal

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
08.2018 -

Skills

Sightreading

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Other Performances

Performed with the Philly Kroc Jazz Orchestra on bass trombone

Performed Junior Recital on bass trombone

Performed with New England Music Camp's Faculty Jazz Orchestra on bass trombone

Performed Easter service at The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany on bass trombone

Performed as tenor vocalist in quartet at Immanuel Highlands Church

Performed for multiple weddings with tenor trombone

Timeline

Performer

Hot Toddy's
06.2021 - 07.2021

Performer

D&G Entertainment
11.2020 - 12.2020

Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Cassey
2020.06 - 2020.08

Performer

Brandywine High School
02.2020 - 03.2020

Camp Counselor

New England Music Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019

Performer

Brandywine High School
03.2019 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

University of Delaware
08.2018 -
Matthew LibbyBass Trombonist