Matthew Curley
Matthew has a diverse background in the world of percussion, ranging from Jazz to Drum Corps to Avant Garde music to Popular music to Orchestral percussion, and more. He has performed in Bands and Orchestras throughout the New England and Tennessee areas. Matthew has taught marching bands and performing ensembles in Connecticut and Tennessee.
He received his Masters Degree in Percussion Performance at Middle Tennessee State University studying under Lalo Davila, Julie Davila and Derrek Phillips, amongst other well-known musicians and directors. Prior to studying at Middle Tennessee State University, Matthew received his Undergraduate Degree at Western Connecticut State University studying under David Smith and Patrick Smith. Matthew is currently the Assistant band director at Coffee County High School. He lives in Murfreesboro, TN with his wife, Annie, and two dogs, Onyx & Ruby.
Works by Matthew Curley
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A Call For Rain
Medium Percussion Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 10
- Length: 4:04
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas (both 4 1/3 octave), (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Wind Chimes, Bell Tree, Suspended Cymbal, Tambourine, (4) Toms, Triangle, Shaker, Rainstick, Cabasa, Bass Drum
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All Wound Up
$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 9
- Length: 3:00
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, 4 1/3 Octave Marimba, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, (4) Toms, High & Low Wood Blocks, Hi-hat, (2) Suspended Cymbals, Ratchet, Wind Chimes, Shaker
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Apex
Medium Marching Feature$45.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: :53
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Vibes, (2) Marimbas, (3) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, (2) Concert Toms, Hi Bongo, Suspended Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Brake Drum
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Boulderdash
Medium Percussion Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 8
- Length: 3:05
Instrumentation: High Pitched Snare, Low Pitched Snare, (4) Concert Toms, (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Hi Hat, Large Suspanded Cymbal, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Mounted Tambourine, Wood Block, (7) Shakers (from small to large)
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Cloudburst
Medium Marching Feature$50.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Length: :56
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, Marimba, Vibes, (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Hi Hat, Brake Drum, Optional Bass Guitar
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Cosmic Whirlwind
Medium-Advanced Percussion Ensemble$45.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Players: 11
- Length: 4:40
- State Lists: Texas
Instrumentation: Glockenspiel, (2) Vibraphones, Xylophone, Crotales, (2) Marimbas - (one 4 octave, one 4 1/3 octave), (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Hi Hat, Sizzle Cymbal, (4) Suspended Cymbals (assorted sizes), Ride Cymbal, Triangle, Snare Drum, (3) Concert Toms, Headed Tambourine
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Hidden Dreams
Medium Concert Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 13-15
- Length: 3:22
- State Lists: Indiana
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, Xylophone, (2) 4 1/3 Octave Marimbas, (4) Timpani, Snare Drum, Hi Hat, Bass Drum, Triangle, Tambourine, (2) Concert Toms, Bongos, Suspended Cymbal
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Medium WDL Show 13
Six Pence, Apex, Badger, Cloudburst, Firestorm$225.00- Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
- Length: 5:02
Instrumentation: Snare, Tenors, Crash Cymbals, Bass Drums, Bells, Xylophone, (2) Marimbas, (2) Vibes, (4) Timpani, Concert Bass Drum, Gong/Tam Tam, (4) Concert Toms, Headed Tambourine, Ride Cymbal, Suspended Cymbals, Synthesizer, Hi Bongo, Splash Cymbal, China Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Brake Drum, Hi Hat, Shaker, Optional Bass Guitar
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Paradox II
Medium Concert Ensemble$40.00- Level: Medium/Grade IV
- Players: 10-11
- Length: 3:22
- State Lists: Indiana, New York, Texas
Instrumentation: Bells, Vibes, Xylophone, 4 Octave Marimba, Bongos, Congas, Wind Chimes, Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Triangle, Headed Tambourine, Slapstick, Concert Bass Drum, Hi Hat
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Phosphenes
Advanced Concert Ensemble$50.00- Level: Advanced/Grade VI
- Players: 14
- Length: 5:10
Instrumentation: Bells, Xylophone, Crotales (E3-G4), (2) Vibes, (3) Marimbas (one 5 oct., two 4.0), Timpani, Rain Stick, Bongos, Djembe, Ocean Drum, (4) Toms, Shaker, Gong, Triangle, (2) Suspended Cymbals, Sizzle Cymbal, Bass Drum, Shakere