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Richard Lawrence (Larencio) Matthis
American Composer
Born: 1953, Ft. Worth, Texas
Living in Kansas City, Missouri
Company Website: http://www.creative-concept-enterprises/
ScribD Publishing Site: http://www.scribd.com/kccomposer
Member: Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity, Central Missouri State University, 1974-76
'PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS'
American Federation of Muscians (AFM)
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
American Composers Forum (ACF)
The National Association for Music Education (MENC)
Kansas City Federation of Musicians (AFM)
COPYRIGHTED COMPOSITIONS
10/2007 Trombone Nocturne―Opus 1 (3 minutes: 26 seconds)
2007 Fantastique―Opus 2 (3:36)
2007 Riflessioni―Opus 3 (10:40)
2007 Requiem Mass for the Dead―Opus 4 (44:17)
2008 Vondelpark―Opus 5 (15:14)
2008 Seasons of the River―Opus 6 (36:18)
2008 Un Voyage Éthere―Opus 7 (8:32)
2008 Pensierie Momentanei―Opus 8 (20:31)
2008 Passaggio del Charon―Opus 9 (18:53)
2008 Modes Isoles―Opus 10 (9:32)
2008 La Passoione del Nazarene―Opus 11 Opera (1 hour: 30 minutes)
2008 The Two Gentlemen of Verona―Opus 12 (opera/work in progress)
2008 UMB Bank na―Jingles--Opus 13 (15 minutes)
2008 Film-I―Opus 14 (4:33)
2008 Masks―Opus 15 (3:00)
2008 Film II―Opus 16 (4:31)
2008 Sviluppi in Ottone―Opus 17 (7:04)
2008 Moments de Mystere―Opus 18 (8:51)
2008 Solstice Eclectique Serpentant―Opus 19 (8:32)
2008 Dormire Bene Bambino―Opus 20 (2:58)
2008 In the Wee Hours―Opus 21 (9:32)
2009 Verloren Kamers van Paradijs―Opus 22 (39:59)
2009 Svillupo In Un Abisso Nero―Opus 23 (11:08)
2009 Déplacement Au Déla Du Temps--Entre Les Galaxies Cachées--Opus 24 (29:26)
PERFORMING EXPERIENCE
2007--Recording--Preparing music for upcoming Jazz Bass Vocal CD Release
2007--Choral--Principal Choir, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO., Dr. Mario Pearson, Director
2007--Choral--Diocesan Choir, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Dr. Mario Pearson, Director
2006--Recording--Recording Session with Dr. Hyun Ji Shim, piano at White Hall, Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2006--Choral--University Singers, Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri at Kansas City, Dr. David Sharlow, Director; Alumni Concert with Dr. Eph Ehly, Professor Emeritus, Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City conducting; three performances during Winter Semester
2005--Choral--Messiah, George Frederich Handel, Kansas City Symphony Chorus performing with the Kansas City Symphony, Tim Hankewich, conductor, November 26, Church of the Resurrection, Overland Park, KS
2005--Choral--Mass in C Minor, (K.427), Wolfgang Mozart, Robert Levin version, Kansas City Symphony Chorus and Kansas City Symphony, Nicholas McGegan, conductor; October 14-16, Lyric Opera, Kansas City, MO
2005--Choral--Stabat Mater, Francis Poulenc, Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City, Andres Franco, conductor, Park University, Chapel
2005--Choral--Turandot, Puccini, Folly Theater, Kansas City Puccini Festival Orchestra, Andy Anderson, Conductor
2005--Choral--Symphony #2 (Resurrection), Gustav Mahler, Independence Symphony, Auditorium(Independence, MO), Jack Ergo, Conductor
2005---Accepted into the Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
1978--1989--Performed many times as soloist in public meetings sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star and The White Shrine of Jerusalem. In the late 1980's, asked to be principal soloist at the Missouri Order of the Eastern Star, Grand Chapter Session opening night held in the St. Joseph, Missouri Civic Arena.
1977---1978--Choral--UMKC Civic Chorus, directed by Dr. Eph Ehly, Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City. While with UMKC Civic Chorus, internationally famous composer/performer/conductor Jester Hairston came in as a guest clinician to work with the ensemble in preparation for the performance he directed centered on the "Spiritual-Form" of our musical heritage, February 22, 1977, Pierson Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City.
1973---1974--Opera--Trouble in Tahiti, Leonard Bernstein, member vocal trio ensemble, Central Missouri State University, Department of Music, Dr. Quistorff, Director
1972---1973--Choral--Madrigal Singers, vocal ensemble, SSAATTBB, Central Missouri State University, Department of Music, directed by Dr. Conan Castle.
1972---Choral--Visions of St. John, John Ness Beck, combined choirs/orchestras North Kansas City High School, Winnetonka High School, Oak Park High School, Clayton Kriehbel, Robert Shaw Chorale member, Clinician/Conductor
EDUCATION
2005---2006--Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Bachelor of Music program. Withdrew from classes December, 2006 due to illness.
2005---2005--University of Missouri-Kansas City, College of Arts and Sciences, English Literature Major
1993---1995--University of Missouri-Kansas City, College of Arts and Sciences, Creative Writing Major
1989---1989--Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO., English-Journalism Major
1987---1988--Columbia College, Columbia, MO., Pastoral Studies
1986---1987--Maple Woods Community College, Kansas City, MO., Sciences
1972---1976--Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO., Department of Music, Vocal Performance Major; Communication Studies
In total we have over 150 credit hours of collegiate course work.
PREVIOUS CONDUCTORS, CLINICIANS, AND VOCAL COACHES
2007---2007--Carol Comer, Jazz Vocal Studies, private vocal coach
2007---2007--Robert Grady, Classical Vocal Studies, private vocal coach
2005---2006--Dr. Gustavo Halley, Professor Emeritus, Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2005---2006--Dr. Beth Elswick, Music Theory, Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City
2004---2005--Lamar R. Sims, Kansas City, MO., private vocal coach
2005---2005--Timothy Hankewich, Associate Conductor, Kansas City Symphony, conducting the Kansas City Symphony Chorus ensemble
2005---2005--Nicholas McGegan, Conducting, Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Symphony Chorus ensembles
2005---2005--Andres Franco, Conducting, Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Symphony Chorus ensembles
2005---2005--Jack Ergo, Conductor, Independence Symphony, Kansas City Symphony Chorus ensembles
2005---2005--Andy Anderson, Conducting, Puccini Festival Symphony, Kansas City Symphony Chorus ensembles
2005---2005--Dr. Arnold Epley, Musical Director, Kansas City Symphony Chorus
1977---1978--Dr. Eph Ehly, Professor, Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Director, UMKC Civic Chorus
1978---1978--Jester Hairston, Conductor/Clinician, UMKC Civic Chorus ensemble
1972---1976--Dr. Rita Resch, Professor Emeritus, Music Department, Central Missouri State University, Vocal Performance Studies
1972---1976--Dr. Conan Castle, Professor Emeritus, Music Department, Central Missouri State University, Choral Performance Studies
1972---1972--Clayton Kreihbel, Robert Shaw Chorale, Clinician, Conducted ensemble comprised from choirs, orchestras from North Kansas City High School, Winnetonka High School, and Oak Park High School, performing "Visions of St. John," by John Ness Beck
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