About Matt

Matthew Langlois is a percussion teacher and performer from Malvern, PA. He recently graduated summa cum laude from Messiah University with a BS in Music Education and a teaching certification for K-12. Throughout his 12 years as a percussionist, he has played with renowned composer Michael Burritt, qualified and competed in the Kuhlman solo competition twice, premiered 2 pieces in Pennsylvania, substituted with the Gettysburg Chamber Orchestra, and played at the both the Percussive Arts Society International Convention and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference. Matt has 6 years of teaching experience, both in person and virtually. He has taught private percussion lessons as well as helped rock bands at every age. Throughout his time at Messiah, he has also taught at every grade level in public school settings, including choir! Matt's professors say that he "continues to be a credit to our university". Currently, Matt is continuing his percussion education as he attends West Chester University to get his master's in percussion performance as the percussion department's new graduate assistant.