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Past Events
Chapman New Music Ensemble
When: Thursday, May 4th, 2023, 8:00pm PST
Where: Bertea Hall, 267 East Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866
What: 9 exciting new works will be performed by current Chapman University composers. Matthew will be conducting his own composition, Lightning, for flute, bassoon, french horn, violin, cello, piano, and percussion.
Chapman New Music Ensemble
When: Friday, May 2nd, 2022, 8:00pm PST
Where: Bertea Hall, 267 East Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866
What: 10 exciting new works will be performed by current Chapman University composers. Matthew will be conducting his own composition, as well as performing piano on other new music works.
Premiere of Your Clouds are my Snow, Flute Concerto, featuring Cheryl Zhang and Maestro Kristofer Sanz
When: Friday, July 15th, 2022, time TBD
Where: Lutheran Church of St. Andrew, 15300 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20905
What: Cheryl Zhang, flutist, will premiere Matthew’s first flute concerto, Your Clouds are my Snow, under conductor Maestro Kristofer Sanz. Your clouds are my snow, expresses how something you cannot control, inflicted by a superior figure or system causes stress, damage, and heartbreak. In this metaphor, clouds represent impending damage and heartbreak, and snow represents the beauty and perseverance, yet also mourning that can come out of it.
Chapman New Music Ensemble
When: Thursday, December 2nd, 2021, 8:00pm PST
Where: Bertea Hall, 267 East Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866
What: 10 exciting new works will be performed by current Chapman University composers. Matthew will be conducting his own composition, as well as performing piano on other new music works.
Student Pianists in Recital
When: Saturday, December 4th, 2021, 8:00pm PST
Where: Bertea Hall, 267 East Palm Avenue Orange, CA 92866
What: Chapman University pianists will be performing piano solo pieces by a wide range of composers.
Brevard Music Center New Music Concert
When: Saturday, July 31st, 2021, 11:00am PST
Where: The zoom link was previously posted.
What: New music written by current Brevard composition students will be performed by the 2021 Brevard Music Center’s Summer Institute New Music Ensemble. Matthew’s composition, For the Love of a Life, will be performed by the new music brass quintet ensemble.
Brevard Music Center Piano Etude Concert
When: Tuesday, July 27th, 2021, 4:30pm PST
Where: The zoom link was previously posted.
What: New piano etudes by Brevard composition students will be performed by student pianists currently studying at the Brevard Music Center Summer Institute. Matthew’s composition, Lavender Field, will be performed by pianist Cameron Barton.
Alumni Composers Forum with Yarn/Wire
When: Sunday, April 18th, 2021, 4:00 EST
Where: The zoom link was previously posted.
What: Yarn/Wire will be performing works and world premieres by alumni of the Walden School.
Student Recital: Delia Zaleski & Cheryl Zhang
When: Friday, April 23rd, 2021, 7:30 EST
Where: The zoom link was previously posted.
What: Matthew’s composition, entitled Pipe Dream will be performed on this concert at Carnegie Mellon University.
Composers Symposium
When: *Cancelled due to COVID-19*
Where: Newport, OR
What: Hidden Voices will be performed with full orchestra.
Hearing the Future
When: Sunday, August 30, 2020
Where: Lincoln Hall, PSU, Portland, OR
What: The Young Composers Program presented new pieces by young composers in the “Hearing the Future” concert. Matthew’s composition is titled Cracked and will be performed by the Fear No Music Ensemble.
Mountainside High School Band Concert
When: *Cancelled due to COVID-19*
Where: Mountainside High School Auditorium, Beaverton, OR
What: The Mountainside High School Wind Ensemble will be performing at their end of the year concert, and Matthew’s Hidden Voices, originally written for full orchestra, will be performed.
Brevard Music Center Summer Institute
When: *Cancelled due to COVID-19*
Where: Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
What: Matthew will be attending the Brevard Music Center Summer Institute of 2020 where his music will be performed in various new music concerts.
Beethoven 7 – Metropolitan Youth Symphony
When: Sunday, November 10, 2019, 7:30 PM
Where: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR
What: Matthew’s piece is called Hidden Voices, and is for full orchestra. After news broke out that his high school would lose roughly a third of the faculty members due to statewide budget cuts, the mood in his school shifted dramatically, as many students and teachers were discouraged by this news. Hidden Voices represents the voices of the teachers, who are often silenced by a lack of power, especially when they are jobless. This piece is in dedication to the teachers who are very important in the community because they represent the voices of education. After various large downtown protests, which brought a lot of attention to this issue, there was a lot of hope for all the teachers in the school. The piece ends unresolved, which represents hope, and the fact that budget cuts are repeated issues that are often, recurring and unresolved.
New Music Concert
When: Friday, August 2, 2019, 12:30 PM
Where: Searcy Auditorium, Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
What: Several of the Brevard Music Center composers of the 2019 season presented a concert featuring ‘New Music’. Matthew’s piece, titled Drowned, is for bass clarinet and marimba, and explores the contrasting timbres of each instrument. This piece is in free time with no key signature, and is about every element of drowning apart from literal drowning, such as drowning in work, school, or emotion.
Large Ensemble Readings
When: Monday, July 29, 2019, 9:00 AM
Where: Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
What: Brevard Composers created a new composition for a large ensemble: band or orchestra. Though this was not a formal concert, this event was open to the public.
BMC Etude Project
When: Friday, July 26, 2019, 12:30 PM
Where: Searcy Auditorium, Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
What: Several composers of the Brevard Music Center 2019 season were paired with a pianist to perform an Etude written by the composer. Each Etude explores a different concept or challenge. Matthew’s Etude, titled Medusa, explores a serpentine passage that gets layered on top of melody and texture, and pairs with the Greek Mythological creature of Medusa.
New Music Concert
When: Friday, July 12, 2019, 12:30 PM
Where: Searcy Auditorium, Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC
What: Several of the Brevard Music Center composers of the 2019 season presented a concert featuring ‘New Music’. Matthew’s composition, titled City of Tents, is a piece dedicated to the homeless populations of his hometown, Portland Oregon. Realizing that homeless populations can be some of the most hardworking people inspired him to write this in dedication to the misunderstanding of this concept. After seeing signs like “Anything helps – even a smile”, brought specific attention to their mistreatment, which Matthew will never forget.
New Songs Concert
When: Monday, July 8, 2019, 12:30 PM
Where: Transylvania County Library, Brevard, NC
What: All the composers in the Brevard Music Center 2019 season were paired with a singer and pianist to create an art song set to the Robert Frost poem, Canis Major. In total, there were 15 new art songs premiered, all set to the same text. The interpretation of the text can mean different things to each composer, thus making each song unique.
Hearing the Future
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 2:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Hall, PSU, Portland, OR
What: “Pulse” is a piece that experiments with simplicity, driving beats, ostinatos, and hemiolas. The piece increases in tempo throughout the end, which creates a faster pulse, adding to the intensity of the piece.
Polish Independence Centennial Celebration
When: Saturday, November 10th, 2018
Where: The Polish Hall, Portland, OR
What: In November Poland was celebrating 100 years of its independence. The concert premiered Matthew’s new piano trio, “Centennial Ballade”, composed for this occasion.
The Walden School Composers Forums
When: July 3 – 31, 2018, 7:30 PM
Where: Louise Shonk Kelly Recital Hall, The Walden School, Dublin, NH
What: The Composers Forums highlight different compositions and performers. The last three concerts showcase new works composed at Walden School Young Musicians Program directed by Seth Brenzel, where Matthew studied for five weeks during the summer of 2018. Each concert is a unique handful of works composed by students attending the summer camp, and are performed by the Walden School Players, the Walden Staff, guest performers, and fellow students. For more information about the Walden School, click here.
Tuesday, July 3: “Summer Skies”, performed with Violin, Double Bass, & Piano.
Tuesday, July 10: “Outside the Window”*, and experimental piece that explores the sounds and relationship between rain, wind, and silence. The piece is written for Tenor Saxophone and Percussion.
Thursday, July 26: “Rush”*, A short film score written for Violin, Piano, & Percussion.
Tuesday, July 31: “Letters Home”*, a piece for Clarinet, Viola, Trombone, Piano, & Percussion. It was performed by the Walden School players, members of the Walden Staff, and Matthew. It is about the emotions around leaving home, which includes anything from sadness to joy and confidence. This piece was inspired by the first time Matthew left home for an extended period of time, which happened to be for this camp. The percussionist uses laptop typing as a sound to reference writing home, as well as symbolizing growth.
*Music written at the Walden School
Washington & Oregon State Winners Recital
When: Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 7:30 PM
Where: Fort Vancouver Ballroom, The Heathman Lodge, Vancouver WA
What: WSMTA/OMTA Conference hosted a concert featuring 2018 Washington and Oregon music competition winners. Matthew presented his piece “Midnight Aurora”.
Mountainside Band Concert
When: Wednesday, June 6th at 7:00 PM
Where: Mountainside Auditorium, Beaverton, OR
What: The Mountainside High School Wind Ensemble performed Matthew’s composition, “Nostalgia”, along with other pieces from various Mountainside Bands.
Matthew’s composition is mostly an upbeat message that symbolizes the importance of not dwelling in the past, as well as not living in the future. However, throughout the piece it is clear that those visions of a younger self never go away. These visions are very important to Matthew because believes that when you grow up, you realize the reality of the world we live in. As a young adult you come to sense all the problems in our world. The more you are aware of, the more hope and desire you have to put an end to the problems of our world that affect us directly. These issues, although different for every person, have been bigger and more concerning this past year. The piece ends on a minor chord because it symbolizes the reality of the world we live in, which becomes more visible as we grow.
Hearing The Future
When: Sunday, April 29, 2018, 2:00 & 4:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Hall, PSU, Portland, OR
What: The Young Composers Program presented new pieces by young composers in the “Hearing the Future” concert. Matthew’s composition was titled “Chiaroscuro” and was performed by Fear No Music.
Young Artists of Polish Roots
When: April 7, 2018, 7:00 PM
Where: Polish Hall, Portland, OR
What: Fundraiser for “Polish Teachers’ Conference-Portland 2018”. The Polish School in Portland was chosen to host the 15th Conference of Polish teachers in America in May of 2018. This event featured young artists from the Polish Community, including Matthew Kaminski, who played Nocturne in C# minor op. Posthumous by Frederic Chopin and Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi.
Fabulous February Fantasia
When: Saturday, February 17, 2018, 7:30 PM
Where:Lincoln Hall, Room 75, PSU, Portland, OR
What: The Cascadia Composers and Friends Concert highlights a large variety of composers, performers, and instrumentation in the program. Composers are meant to create a work for a specific instrumentation that they have in mind based on performer needs. The theme for this concert is “upbeat with high energy”. Matthew’s piece, titled “Summer Skies” is a high energy composition that reflects on summer, the simplicity, and the beauty of nature. For all the details, please visit the Cascadia Composers website.
Summer Recital
When: August 25, 2017, 6:00 PM
Where: Tigard United Methodist Church, Tigard, OR
What: The Summer Recital will feature young pianists and violinists from Ruth Sadelik’s music studio of all ages. The Summer recital aims for these young musicians to perform in groups forming duos and trios.
Salma Bashir’s Senior Recital
When: August 11, 2017, 6:30 PM
Where: Tigard United Methodist Church, Tigard, OR
What: Salma Bashir’s Senior Recital featured many pieces starting from her 3rd grade year up to the senior year in high school. Matthew played Nuvole Bianche by Ludovico Einaudi with two violin improvisations.
In Good Hands
When: Thursday, June 29, 2017, 3:00 PM
Where: The Old Church, Portland, OR
What: This concert featured works from Cascadia Composers and young performers. Matthew’s piece was a piano duet titled “Pacific Pastoral”, and was performed by Matthew and David Chvorun. This piece was originally written for the Southridge Wind Ensemble. For more information on the program, click here.
Southridge High School June Concert
When: Thursday, June 1, 2017, 7:00 PM
Where: Skyhawk Auditorium, Southridge High School, Beaverton, OR
What: The Southridge High School Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble will perform this exciting spring concert. Matthew’s piece “Pacific Pastoral” will be performed by the Southridge Wind Ensemble. This piece was inspired by recent hiking in the Pacific Northwest; it expresses many themes and motifs symbolizing mountains, views, weather, adventure and mystical daydreams.
Dare to Dream – The Oregon Children’s Choir & Youth Chorale
When: Sunday, May 21, 2017, 3:00 PM
Where: Christ Episcopal Church, Cummins Hall, 1060 Chandler Rd. Lake Oswego, OR
What: Singers from Kindergarten to Seniors in High School will perform this exciting program featuring a variety of music. This program will also feature Matthew’s composition titled “Dare to Dream” as it will be the world premiere. This piece reflects how many conflicts are going on in our world today, whether it is racial, social, environmental, or deals with terrorism, immigration, violence, or global hunger… this list is never ending. This piece demonstrates how little we individually can control in society we live in, but at the same time shows optimism for better communities and societies. Lastly, Dare to Dream encourages people of all kinds and races to love and dream of a golden day where these conflicts might be resolved, and the positives of being grateful and loving in this complex society.
OMTA Composition Celebration Honors Recital
When: Saturday, May 20, 2017, 1:00 & 2:30 PM
Where: Hudson Hall, Willamette University, Salem, OR
What: Matthew Kaminski was a special guest at the honors recitals at Willamette University. Matthew was a 2017 national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association, and the Oregon Music Teachers Association wished to celebrate that, as Matthew was the only finalist from Oregon. In this ceremony, Matthew talked about his experience in music composition and presented a recording of the piece itself.
Hearing The Future
When: Sunday, May 7, 2017, 2:00 PM
Where: Reed College Chapel, Portland, OR
What: The Young Composers Program presented new pieces by young composers in the “Hearing the Future” concert. Matthew’s composition was titled “Midnight Aurora”.
Cascadia Composers: Matthew Kaminski
When: Monday, February 6, 2017, 7:00 PM
Where: Lincoln Hall, Room 219, PSU, Portland, OR
What: In this presentation Matthew described the start of his early interest in composing, his creative process when composing, the evolution of his music, and related activities that inspire him to continue his young career as a composer. He discussed his music for solo piano and small ensembles to larger groups like choir and band, as well as a bio, artwork, and music goals for the future.
Oregon Federation of Music Clubs Junior Composers Workshop
When: January 28, 2017, 10:00 AM
Where: Classic Pianos, Portland, OR
What: Matthew presented his piece “The Ocean WakingUp”.
In Good Hands
When: Thursday, July 28, 2016, 4:00 PM
Where: The Old Church, Portland, OR
What: Matthew’s piece titled “Enchanted” was performed by Andrew Kim, piano. For more information, visit the Cascadia Composers webpage.
Conestoga Middle School Band Concert
When: June 9, 2016, 7:00 PM
Where: Conestoga Middle School, Beaverton, OR
What: The Conestoga Middle School Band concert featured three different bands from Conestoga under the direction of Greg Fox. Matthew worked with the advanced band throughout the second half of the year to produce an original piece “Poseidon Rhapsody”.
Cascadia Composers & The Mousai
When: Saturday, May 14, 2016, 2:00 PM (Preview Concert) / Sunday, May 22, 2016, 2:00 PM
Where: Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Portland OR and First Presbyterian Church, Portland, OR
What: Matthew’s piece called “Sunrise Prelude” was performed by the Mousai at the “Cascadia Composers Invokes the Muses” concert. The instrumentation was flute, oboe d’amore, clarinet, and piano.
A Choral Cabaret
When: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 3:00 PM
Where: St John Fisher Catholic Church, Portland, OR
What: The Oregon Children’s Choir & Youth Chorale performed an exciting program ranging from grades one through twelve. Matthew, the guest conductor, and his premiere, “Twilight Nocturne”, featured numerous soloists, piano, percussion, and the Oregon Youth Chorale under director Sandy Miller and accompanist Ray McKean.
Hearing The Future
When: Sunday, April 24, 2016, 2:30 PM
Where: Reed College Chapel, Portland, OR
What: The Young Composers Program presented new pieces by young composers in the “Hearing the Future” concert. Matthew’s composition was titled “The Ocean Waking Up”.
OMTA Composition Celebration Honors Recital
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016, 2:45 PM
Where: Portland Piano Company, Portland, OR
What: Matthew’s piece “Sunrise Prelude” was performed at the 2016 State Composition Celebration.
In Good Hands
When: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 4:00 PM
Where: The Old Church, Portland, OR
What: Matthew’s piece titled “Into the Mist” is dedicated to his brother. It was performed by Andrew Kim, piano. For more information, visit the Cascadia Composers webpage.
OMTA Composition Celebration Honors Recital
When: May 30, 2015, 2:30 PM
Where: Portland Piano Company, Portland, OR
Hearing The Future
When: Sunday, April 26, 2015, 2:30 PM
Where: Reed College Chapel, Portland, OR
What: The Young Composers Program presented new pieces by young composers in the “Hearing the Future” concert. Matthew’s composition was titled “Raindrop’s Journey”.
Frederic’s Birthday
When: Saturday, February 28, 2015, 7:00 PM
Where: The Polish Hall, Portland, OR
What: Polish Community was celebrating Frederic Chopin’s birthday with a concert featuring music by Chopin, Bach and Kaminski. Matthew (13) performed his own composition “At the Top of the World”.