Qualifications & Awards
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Honorary Fellow, Van Mildert College, Durham University
2020
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the musical life and work of the college, Matthew was elected to be Honorary Fellow of college in February 2020. This award signifies his outstanding abilities to teach and lead music at the highest level.
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MMus, Opera, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
2015
Matthew embarked upon two years of advanced study in Opera where he learned from Iain Paton amongst many others. He performed several operatic roles and was involved in a wide range of solo and consort music making during his time at the conversatoire.
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MA, Performance (Voice), Royal Academy of Music
Distinction, 2013
Matthew spent two years learning with Neil Mackie, CBE where he was involved in a myriad of performances and learning opportunities. He was awards a Distinction in his degree programme.
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DipRAM (Honorary), Performance, Royal Academy of Music
2013
Awarded in recognition of outstanding performance during his MA programme at RAM
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LRAM, Vocal Teaching, Royal Academy of Music
2012
Matthew achieved the LRAM teaching qualification in 2011 having studied with Glenville Hargreaves. This has given him the solid basis upon which to build his teaching practice.
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BA (Hons), Music, Durham University
1ST CLASS, 2011
Matthew spent 3 years at Durham University studying academic music and pursuing his career through a choral scholarship at Durham Cathedral and his conducting as Director of Music at St. Mary's College & other showpiece events including at The Sage, Gateshead.
