Matthew Kennedy’s music contains disarming clarity and simplicity, often seeking out dark places with an uninhibited wonder and spirit of exploration. His work has received critical acclaim including honors and commissions from ASCAP, BMI, Society of Composers Inc, Hartford Opera Theater, Dynamic Music Festival at NYU, Foot-in-the-Door Ensemble, bassist Robert Black, as well as residencies at Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology (MI), Horned Dorset Artist Colony (NY),  Marble House Project (VT), and the Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities (CT). Recent activities include performances at Fresh Inc. Festival, University of Nebraska-Kearney New Music Festival, Northwestern University New Music Conference, and SCI Regional Conferences. Matthew is currently on faculty at the University of South Florida, where he teaches Composition and Music Theory. He and his wife, studio artist Erin Kennedy currently reside in Tampa, FL with their three children.

You can find out more about the music of Matthew Kennedy at www.kennedycomposer.com

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