Matthew Prichard
Summary
Dedicated technician in performing arts with over a decade of expertise in music performances across wind ensembles, orchestral, and chorale groups, ensuring quality productions and flawless events.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Senior Lab Technician, Sound and Music
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California
08.2026 - Current
- Performing Arts Center/Recital Hall: Manage setup and teardown for concerts and recitals; operate theatre lighting, sound, and PA systems for live performances, and rehearsals
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot musical instruments, recording equipment, and A/V systems; coordinate outside vendor repairs when needed.
- Inventory & Resource Management: Organize and maintain the music library, including instrument checkouts, adding new music and materials to the library, inspection, and inventory of instruments.
- Classroom Support: Set up classrooms ahead of instruction, including instruments, audio equipment and room arrangement.
- Faculty Support: Assist faculty with instructional materials (video, audio, PowerPoint) and provide day-to-day support for course-related logistics.
Performing Arts Aide
Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center
Irvine, CA
10.2022 - 08.2026
- Supported lead technicians in theater, dance, and music departments for various productions.
- Set up PAC main stage for music ensembles for performances
- Worked closely with senior lab technician for music with instrument checkouts and returns, and instrument/ equipment inventory.
- Operated audio board during events.
- Built and programmed LED video walls .
- Assisted and led crew in hanging lighting plots and patching them in the ETC Ion for the lighting designer.
- Constructed theatrical sets with the scenic designer.
Live Production Technician
Sterling OC Enterprises
Orange, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Sound technician for corporate events, musicals, and A2 for large music performances.
- Operated video systems for corporate events, managing slides and confidence monitors.
- Live camera operating and LED video walls set-up for productions.
- Configured lighting for corporate events.
- Handled rigging operations, including chain motors and truss.
Production Engineer
Ampersands Production
Santa Ana, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Lead client-facing walk-throughs to assess invoice accuracy and deliver expert sound/lighting recommendations
- Execute event production as primary sound technician
- Secondary lighting technician.
Live Production Audio Technician
VP Audio
Garden Grove, CA
06.2022 - Current
- Camera operator and acted as director for weekly livestream church services.
- Sound mixing and stage managing at Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa for live bands.
- A2 for music and corporate events.
Teacher's Assistant
Geneva Children's Center
Laguna Woods, CA
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Cleaned/set up classrooms for the next day.
Freshman Football Coach
Laguna Hills High School
Laguna Hills, CA
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Coached offensive and defensive lines, running backs, and special teams for the freshman football team.
Church Youth Intern
Geneva Presbyterian Church
Laguna Woods, CA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with the youth pastor on youth group activities.
- Organized and executed various events for the youth group.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major Music Education, Minor Anthropology
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2023
Associate's Degree - Music
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05-2020
High School diploma -
Laguna Hills High School
Laguna Hills, CA06-2017
Skills
Audio Systems & Mixing
- Allen & Heath dLive, Behringer X32, Midas M32, Yamaha DM7/QL1/TF5
- Live band mixing
- Digital audio networking (Dante Level 2 Certified)
Lighting & Staging
- ETC Ion lighting board
- Lighting plot execution
- Dimmers and relay management
- Riser construction, Wenger Diva setup
- Counterweight fly systems, chain motor setup
- Theatrical set construction
Video & Broadcast
- LED video panel construction, Brompton and Pixera processing
- IP-video systems
- Panasonic PTZ cameras, camera operation, video directing
- Carbonite video switcher
- QLab usage
Event & Production Management
- Orchestral/Choral/Wind Ensemble concert setup and score management
- Corporate event management
- Vendor coordinating and repair scheduling
- Classroom and building management
- Health and safety compliance enforcement
Leadership & Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Technical skill training
- Faculty and staff collaboration and coordination
- Inventory management
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Dante Level 2 Certified
- Allen & Heath dLive
- Yamaha DM7
- Advanced LED Video Wall Training by ROE
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout
- Dr. Stephen Rochford Endowment Scholarship at Irvine Valley College
Timeline
Interim Senior Lab Technician, Sound and Music
Irvine Valley College
08.2026 - Current
Live Production Technician
Sterling OC Enterprises
05.2024 - Current
Production Engineer
Ampersands Production
12.2023 - Current
Performing Arts Aide
Irvine Valley College Performing Arts Center
10.2022 - 08.2026
Live Production Audio Technician
VP Audio
06.2022 - Current
Freshman Football Coach
Laguna Hills High School
06.2017 - 11.2019
Church Youth Intern
Geneva Presbyterian Church
06.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher's Assistant
Geneva Children's Center
04.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Major Music Education, Minor Anthropology
California State University Fullerton
Associate's Degree - Music
Irvine Valley College
High School diploma -
Laguna Hills High School