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Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson

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Percussion

New York-based drummer, Grammy nominee, celebrated jazz artist universally recognized for his musical and melodic drumming style, as well as being a gifted composer, bandleader, producer, and teaching artist. Performed at the White House as part of an all-star jazz group for a state dinner concert hosted by President Obama. Featured on the covers of Downbeat and JazzTimes magazines in November 2009. Voted #1 Rising Star Drummer in the Downbeat Critic’s Poll. Committed to jazz education, he travels the world with the Matt Wilson Quartet to inspire children. SLC, 2017–

Undergraduate Courses 2025-2026

Music

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    MUSC 5080

    Prerequisite: permission of the instructor

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    Matthew Wilson

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