Hindson, Matthew

Matthew Hindson

Biography

Born: 1968

Country: Wollongong, Australia

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Matthew Hindson AM is one of the most-performed and most-commissioned composers in the world, and the leading Australian composer of his generation. As well as being performed by every Australian orchestra, the London Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic among many others, Matthew’s music has been set by dance companies such as the Birmingham Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, National Ballet of Japan and the Sydney Dance Company.

Matthew is the Acting Head of School and Acting Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. From 2004-2010 he was the artistic director of the Aurora Festival which is dedicated to the work of living composers. In 2006 Matthew was made a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his contributions to music education and composition. From 2009-2013 Matthew was the Chair of the Music Board of the Australia Council for the Arts, and from 2013-2015, a board member of the same organisation.

Works for Percussion

Solo

Flash for Solo Xylophone - Xylophone
Hey! - Snare Drum
The Accelerating Hi-Hat - Hi Hat

Ensemble

Lucky Seven (Hindson) - 10 Players
Siegfried Interlude No. 3 - Percussion Trio