Matthew Armstrong, Music Director

Mr. Armstrong is in his fifth year at San Marcos High School after a long tenure at Poway High School. Holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State and a Masters in Education he is a highly sought after performer, clinician, arranger and has had his music performed at Tanglewood. As a performer he freelances throughout San Diego and regularly performs in San Diego Symphony chamber ensembles as well as Jazz and Dixie ensembles. Mr. Armstrong has taken groups to prestigious events all over the world including Japan, England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, and special performances at the Hawaii International Jazz Festival, the Bands of America National Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble Festival and concerts for U. S. Presidents. Mr. Armstrong is a member of Percussive Arts Society, International Association of Jazz Educators, and the Southern California Band and Orchestra Association. Mr. Armstrong teaches and performs as an Innovative Percussion Artist.