SHOTARO MATSUMOTO

SUMMARY
Versatile Pianist with extensive background in performing and teaching. Poised and charismatic
soloist and ensemble performer who quickly masters new repertoires in a broad range of musical
styles. Highly motivated with a comprehensive background in performance; More than 10 years as a
soloist and in a variety of ensembles.

HIGHLIGHTS
Music theory knowledge
Skilled conductor
Special events performances
Strong attention to detail

Expressive
Broad rhythmic and metric range
Specialty in Romantic music
Broad range of musical styles

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Completed a master class with Paul Roberts (Guild Hall Conservatory), Karen
Shaw (Indiana University), Edward Auer (Indiana University) , Sergei Babayan
(Chapman University), Kevin Fitz- Gerald (University of Southern California), Alan
L. Smith (University of Southern California), John Perry (University of Southern
California), Ruth Morrow (Midwestern State University), David Cartledge (Indiana
University), Christopher Harding (University of Michigan), Daniel Schene (Indiana
University), Gregory Sioles (Louisiana State University), Karen Taylor (Indiana
University), Robert Schwartz (Portland International Piano Festival), Hans Boepple
(Portland International Piano Festival), Nelita True (Biola University), Dina Joffe
(Moulin Dande France), Dennis Lee (London based Pianist). State Panel Honors of
Certificate of Merit from the Music Teachers Association of California in 2009 and
2010. Southern California Junior Bach festival in 2009 (Finalist WTC II Category).
CAPMT Romantic Impressionistic (1st place 2009) Long Beach Mozart Concerto
Festival in 2010 and 2011 (3rd Place) CAPMT Concerto Southern California winner in
2011 and 2012, American Protg International Competition of Romantic Music
2011 (1st place) in New York, American Protg International Competition of
Concerto Competition 2012 (1st place) in New York. CAPMT Honors Audition (1st
place) in 2012, SYMF Open Solo Competition (1st place) in 2012, Newby Concerto
Competition (2nd place) in 2012. Yamaha Performing Artist Competition in 2013
Indianapolis IN, Top Winner, Brentwood Westwood Symphony Orchestra Artists of
Tomorrow in 2013, Top Winner, Edith Knox Concerto Competition 3rd place in 2013,
CAPMT Concerto Winner (California State Winner) in 2013, Paderewski Piano
International Competition (Semi-finalist in 2013), CAPMT Honors Winner (California
State Winner 2014) CAPMT Contemporary Winner (California State Winner in 2014.
Earned Scholarships from Young Musician Foundation for 2009 -2010, Jacobs School
of Music IU, 2009, Pasadena Rotary Club music 2009, Womens Committee of GSOA
in 2010, Glendale Philharmonic Committee Elvin S. McGaugley Music Foundation,
Clyde Montgomery (Shumei America 2011), Long Beach Mozart Festival Scholarship
in 2010 and 201, SMC Emeritus College, Santa Monica college Scholarship 2013,
Azusa Pacific University Music Scholarship, Azusa Pacific University Music Grant
Scholarship in 2013. Performed with Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra, Lecture
Piano concert, SMC Emeritus College, Lecture Piano concert at University of San
Diego, Piano Solo Recital Concert July 21, 2013 at Steinway Hall at Pasadena, Gala
Concerts at the Carnegie Hall in 2011 and 2012, Concert in Shumei Hall in
Pasadena October 13th 2013, several honor musician concerts at Azusa Pacific
University from 2010 through 2013. Attended Summer Programs at the Indiana
School of Music in 2008 and 2009, and the International Master Class and festival in
Moulin Dande in France in 2010.

EXPERIENCE
09/2014 to Current Self Employed - Montebello, CA

Specialized in the Certificate of Merit method of musical instruction.

Performed with orchestras, symphonies, and Choirs. Scheduled and ran
rehearsals, reserved rehearsal space and arranged for accompanists.