Matthew was selected for the Association of British Choral Directors' Young Conductors Programme in summer 2010 and was Choir Training Scholar of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow, for one year. He spent several years as a Choral Scholar at Paisley Abbey, where he occasionally assisted with the choristers.
He is passionate about using choral music as a medium for enriching lives and transforming communities — a conviction at the heart of every rehearsal.
Currently directing.
Harmonise
An a cappella community choir in Morningside, Edinburgh.
Helensburgh Dorian Choir
A 60-strong choir based in Helensburgh, delivering two concerts a year.
New Scottish Youth Choir
A new choir for children and young people aged 8–18.
Gaudete
A new choir based in Leith, Edinburgh, who enjoy singing polyphonic music by Whitacre and Lauridsen.
Gorbals Children's Choir
Co-director — part of the Givin' it Laldie initiative transforming the Gorbals community through singing.