Matthew G. Steyer
West Bloomfield,MI
Summary
I have worked as Cantorial soloist, Professional Synagogue Choir Member and Song Leader for the past ten years. Having grown up with Temple as my "second home", I began singing at religious services when I was just 10 year old. In my teens, I began teaching Judaic Studies at Religious School and subsequently taught Hebrew classes as well. I have worked as a Bar/t Mitzvah tutor for the past 7 years. Music has always been an integral part of my life. I am privileged to be a Sheliach Tzibor and use my music to create a sacred space at worship services. I enjoy working with young people, helping to instill in them a love of Judaism and teaching them about Jewish ethics and values. I am also fortunate have the added benefit of being able to reach out to my mother and sister (Cantor Steyer and Cantorial Soloist Tiffany Green), from whom I can receive helpful input and draw from their knowledge and experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sunday School Music Director
Temple Emanuel
Oak park, MI
09.2014 - Current
Duties include:Coordinate Community Tefillah ProgramTeach individual music sessions 1st-3rd Grade Lead Family Friday Night Youth Shabbat Services once/month
Cantorial Soloist/Guitarist
Congregation Sharey Zedek
East Lansing, MI
04.2013 - Current
Cantorial Soloist for "Shabbat Live" Services for the past 4 yearsRegular substitute for Cantor Pamela Schiffer at Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services,as well as Yizkor Services and Selichot Services
Substitute Cantorial Soloist
Temple Beth El
Farmington Hills, MI
01.2013 - 08.2015
Have worked for Cantor Rachel Kalmowitz, leading Shabbat Services on mulltiple occasions.
Substitute Cantorial Soloist
Temple Kol Ami
West Bloomfield, MI
01.2013 - Current
Substitute for Cantorial Soloist Tiffany Green over the past few years for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services,Shabbat Live, Yizkor and Affirmation Services.
Choral Section leader
Temple Adat Shalom
Farmington Hills, MI
09.2011 - 10.2011
Worked for Cantor Daniel Gross as Bass section leader - High Holy Day Services.
Vocalist and Choral Section Leader
Congregation Sharay Zedek
Southfield, MI
01.2009 - 12.2013
Worked for Cantor Meir Finkelstein as Bass Section Leader atConcerts and at recording studio sessions for his album "Shema Koleinu".
Song Leader/ Hebrew & Jewish Education Teacher/ B'nai Mitzvah Tutor
Temple Shir Shalom
West Bloomfield, MI
08.1996 - Current
I have held many positions at Temple Shir Shalom since 1996 including teaching Hebrew and Judaic Studies classes at Sunday school, tutoring B'nai Mitzvah students in Hebrew and chanting of prayers.Current duties include:Coordinate and lead Sunday School Tefillah Music Program; Teach Music Classes Pre-K - 3rd Grade; Tutor Bar/Bat Mitzvah studentsPast experience include:Cantorial Soloist at Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services; High Holy Day Kol Nidre Family Services; Yom Kippur Meditation Services; Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Services/guitar;Performing at weddings & funeralsBass Section Leader for High Holy Day Choir
Profile Editor & Machine Programmer
Metal Design & Manufacturing
Hamtramck, MI
01.2001 - Current
Job Description:Design and edit metal product profiles as needed for maximum efficiency and functionality. programming machines to make the most efficient and best product possible. Have mastered programming and running various machines and any task needed for the company to succeed at its maximum potential.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Oakland University
2006
High School Diploma - General Studies/ Music
Walled Lake Central High School
2001
Skills
- Accomplished Song Leader/Guitar & Piano
- Bachelor's Degree in Music, Vocal performance
- Have a large repertoire of Jewish Music - traditional and contemporary
- Have strong leadership skills in working with and engaging all age groups; pre-k - 6, teens, adults, elderly
- B'nai Mitzvah tutor
- Experienced Sound Engineer
- Attendee of URJ Songleading Camp, Hava Nashira
- Attendee of Song Leader Boot Camp with Rick Recht and Sheldon Low
Accomplishments
- Recorded CD entitled "Shema Koleinu, A Collection of High Holy Day Compositions" with Cantor Meir Finkelstein, Cantor Steyer and Cantorial Soloist Tiffany Green.
- Performance at The Berman Center for Performing Arts as member of trio, Heller, Steyer & Green at the Stephen J. Gottlieb Musicfest, and at the B'nai Brith Scholarship Fund Concert with Ethan Bortnick
- Studied Song Leading with Debbie Friedman z"l, Craig Taubman, Jeff Klepper, Dan Nichols, Josh Nelson, Shira Kline, Alan Goodis, Rick Recht
- Served as arranger and Conductor of Oakland University's all-male elite vocal ensemble "O-CHORDS".
- Performed with Oakland University's Select Concert Chorale and Oakland University's Chorus Ensemble
Timeline
Sunday School Music Director
Temple Emanuel
09.2014 - Current
Cantorial Soloist/Guitarist
Congregation Sharey Zedek
04.2013 - Current
Substitute Cantorial Soloist
Temple Beth El
01.2013 - 08.2015
Substitute Cantorial Soloist
Temple Kol Ami
01.2013 - Current
Choral Section leader
Temple Adat Shalom
09.2011 - 10.2011
Vocalist and Choral Section Leader
Congregation Sharay Zedek
01.2009 - 12.2013
Profile Editor & Machine Programmer
Metal Design & Manufacturing
01.2001 - Current
Song Leader/ Hebrew & Jewish Education Teacher/ B'nai Mitzvah Tutor
Temple Shir Shalom
08.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Oakland University
High School Diploma - General Studies/ Music
Walled Lake Central High School