Matthew Harden's Bio

Matthew Harden is the founder and artistic director of the adult chamber ensemble Madrigali et al., the fourth choral ensemble he has built over his career. His collegiate teaching experience includes being Director of Choral Activities at three different universities, The University of Nebraska at Omaha, The University of South Dakota, and East Carolina University.

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Matthew earned his doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (Choral Music Education) from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, his master’s degree from Portland State University, and two bachelor’s degrees (Performance and Education) from Southern Oregon State College. His studies and degrees are in conducting, organ performance, music education, and vocal performance. He has studied conducting with Bruce Browne, Eph Ehly, Eric Ericson, Gary Hill, and Charles Robinson; in master-class settings, he has worked with Harold Decker, Helmuth Rilling, Robert Shaw, Muray Sidlin, and Dale Warland. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife, Shellie, is very proud of his three children, Tim, Noelle, and CJ, and enjoys spending time with his grandson Berry and granddaughter Zoe.