"Still Waters" premiere
Hear cellist Diana Reid premiere Matthew’s “Still Waters” on her senior recital. “Still Waters” is one part of a “suite” written by Diana’s Oberlin composer friends. Also included are movements by Aaron Nichols and Calvin Ray Shawler.
Matthew Thomas Brown Senior Recital
As the culmination of his four years at Oberlin, Matthew presents an evening of his compositions. A highlight will be the premiere of “This Cold But Golden Morning”, a chamber opera in one act with music by Matthew and libretto by Calvin Ray Shawler. Matthew will conduct and be joined by soloists Samantha Lewis, Rebekah Grande, Isaiah Gallegos, and Will Sulkow.
“the way the garden faded into twilight” premiere with Oberlin Sinfonietta
Conductor Tim Weiss and the Oberlin Sinfonietta premiere Matthew’s large ensemble work “the way the garden faded into twilight.” Also included on the program are premieres of works by Michael Frazier, Daniel Pesca, Christian Quiñones.
"Volo ergo viros orare" Premiere at Oberlin Newman Mass
During communion, Matthew will conduct the premiere of a new motet titled “Volo ergo viros orare”. Matthew recently took on the role of music director for Oberlin Newman liturgies, and composed this piece as a gift for the community and the singers with whom he works.
"All safe. Home gone." Premiere with Oberlin Orchestra
Conductor Raphael Jiménez and the Oberlin Orchestra premiere Matthew’s symphonic poem “All safe. Home gone.” alongside performances of Arlene Sierra’s "Kiskadee” and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral.”
“May the Peoples Praise You” Premiere
Matthew conducts his the premiere of his anthem “May the Peoples Praise You” at St. Mark Catholic Church. The work for choir, organ, piano, and bells draws text from Psalm 67, Ephesians 4, and the last written prayer of St. Thomas More.
Prague Film School Student Screening
Presented by the Oberlin Film Coop, this screening event will feature the premiere of Asher Kaye’s Like Royalty with an original score composed and conducted by Matthew. Also featured on the soundtrack are the voices of the Now Chorale!
Trombonic Boom Quartet premieres “Visioning on the vacant air”
The latest installment in a long-running collaboration between Oberlin Conservatory, University of Michigan, and Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings, the Trombonic Boom Quartet premieres Matthew’s new work “Visioning on the vacant air.” The piece takes its title for a line in Thomas Hardy’s “The Roman Road” and draws heavily on the influences of Notre Dame polyphony and medieval isorhythm.
Third-Year Composition Midway
Matthew conducts his own chamber work “Rat Race” as part of his composition class’s Midway Concert.
Cardinal Chamber Orchestra premieres “Reel Rebellion”
The Cardinal Chamber Orchestra, a new conductorless string ensemble, gives the premiere performance of Matthew’s “Reel Rebellion.”
The Now Chorale Presents: The Sun Never Says
On Sunday November 17th at 7:30 PM, the Now Chorale returns to Sacred Heart Church to share an evening of new music with ancient words. Program highlights include the world premieres of “Psalm 77 (Yes, I Will Remember)” by Chloe Arnold (Oberlin ‘26) and “Because a Poet Sang,” an eight-movement cantata on Homeric texts composed and conducted by Sacred Heart organist Matthew Brown (Oberlin ‘26). All are welcome. No tickets required!
The Now Chorale Presents: The Sun Never Says
On Sunday November 17th at 7:30 PM, the Now Chorale returns to Sacred Heart Church to share an evening of new music with ancient words. Program highlights include the world premieres of “Psalm 77 (Yes, I Will Remember)” by Chloe Arnold (Oberlin ‘26) and “Because a Poet Sang,” an eight-movement cantata on Homeric texts composed and conducted by Sacred Heart organist Matthew Brown (Oberlin ‘26). All are welcome. No tickets required!