Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Designed and taught MU 101, MU 102, MU 111, MU 112, MU 150; developed syllabi and course materials; supervised student projects and coordinated assessments.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Designed and taught MU 322-1C; MU 455-2B; MU 555-2B; MU 324-2C; MU 325-2C; MU 120; MU 548; MU 448; MU 599; MU 105; Director, Computer Music Ensemble.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught MU 150; MU 121; MU 158-A; MU 124; MU 351-A; MU 352-A; MU 126-A; MU 355-A.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught MU 150; MU 121; MU 158-A; MU 124; MU 351-A; MU 352-A; MU 126-A; MU 355-A.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught MU 150; MU 158; MU 124; MU 351-A; MU 352-A; MU 126-A; MU 355-A.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Taught Music Theory courses and prepared students for Royal Conservatory exams; delivered structured theory instruction.

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

MUSI 2110: Freshman Aural Skills II (Spring 2011); MUSI 2130: Sophomore Aural Skills I (Fall 2012, Fall 2013); MUSI 2140: Sophomore Aural Skills II (Spring 2013, Fall 2014).

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

MUSI 2110: Freshman Aural Skills II (Spring 2011); MUSI 2130: Sophomore Aural Skills I (Fall 2012, Fall 2013); MUSI 2140: Sophomore Aural Skills II (Spring 2013, Fall 2014).

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

MUSI 2110: Freshman Aural Skills II (Spring 2011); MUSI 2130: Sophomore Aural Skills I (Fall 2012, Fall 2013); MUSI 2140: Sophomore Aural Skills II (Spring 2013, Fall 2014).

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

MUSI 2110: Freshman Aural Skills II (Spring 2011); MUSI 2130: Sophomore Aural Skills I (Fall 2012, Fall 2013); MUSI 2140: Sophomore Aural Skills II (Spring 2013, Fall 2014).

Teaching Assistant: Director of the Composers' Forum at Louisiana State University

Concert planning; coordinating lectures by student composers; scheduling the Composers' Forum; managing venue bookings and travel.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Distributing funds; providing financial statements; managing organization accounts.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planning and organizing concerts; managing submissions and artist communications for the 2016 season.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Recruitment and dues oversight; publicity and concert promotions.

Director, Computer Music Ensemble at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Directed the Computer Music Ensemble; coordinated repertoire, rehearsals, and performances.

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Taught MU 101, MU 102, MU 111, MU 112, MU 150; designed and taught music theory, aural skills, and technology in music courses; contributed to curriculum design and student mentorship.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Taught undergraduate and graduate theory and analysis courses; directed and supervised the Computer Music Ensemble; contributed to curriculum development and student mentoring.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

2006-2008: Taught Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Music, Music Technology, Music in Live Performance, Counterpoint, Music Since 1945, Music of the World’s People, Composition; 2009-2011: continued teaching breadth of music courses; 2014-2022: continued duties including advanced topics and ensemble work.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

2009-2011: Taught broad spectrum of undergraduate courses listed above; 2014-2022: continued instruction and course development.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

2014-2022: Taught courses across theory, composition, aural skills, and history; directed ensembles and oversaw curriculum across multiple terms.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Instructed Composition 101, Royal Conservatory Theory Levels 5-9, Adult Theory 101-102; provided exam prep and pedagogy for theory learners.

Graduate Assistant, Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

Taught MUSI 2110 Freshman Aural Skills II; MUSI 2130 Sophomore Aural Skills I; MUSI 2140 Sophomore Aural Skills II; earned Certificate of Excellence: “Outstanding Graduate Assistant.”

Teaching Assistant, Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

Director of the Composers’ Forum; concert planning; overseeing lectures by student composers; forum scheduling; recital hall and venue booking; guest artist travel arrangements.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Distributing funds, providing financial statements to the president, and managing all financial accounts.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planned and organized all concerts for the 2016-2017 season; managed submissions, artist communications, and venue coordination.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Recruitment and retention of members; dues oversight and publicity for concerts.

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

Teaching Assistant; Director of the Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Director, Computer Music Ensemble at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Taught MU 101, MU 102, MU 111, MU 112, MU 150 and related theory, aural skills, and technology courses; designed curriculum, supervised student projects, and supported program assessment.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Taught undergraduate and graduate theory and analysis courses (e.g., MU 322-1C, MU 455-2B, MU 555-2B); served as Director, Computer Music Ensemble; contributed to curriculum development for theory and analysis.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught courses including MU 150, MU 121, MU 158-A, MU 124, MU 351-A, MU 352-A, MU 126-A, MU 355-A; contributed to undergraduate curricula in theory, history, and composition.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught courses including MU 150, MU 121, MU 158-A, MU 124, MU 351-A, MU 352-A, MU 126-A, MU 355-A; continued curriculum development.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught and developed curriculum in music theory and composition; taught a range of undergraduate courses and supervised student projects.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Instructed theory and musicianship to students; prepared learners for Royal Conservatory theory levels 5–9 and related certificates.

Teaching Assistant; Director of the Composers' Forum at Louisiana State University

Concert planning, lectures by student composers, forum scheduling, and venue/travel coordination for visiting artists.

Graduate Assistant; Music Theory Courses Taught at The University of Georgia

Taught MUSI 2110, MUSI 2130, MUSI 2140; received Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Graduate Assistant.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Distributing funds, providing financial statements, and managing all financial accounts for the organization.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planned and organized all concerts for the 2016-2017 season; managed submissions and artist/venue communications.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Recruitment and retention of members; dues oversight; publicity and concert coordination.

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Designed and taught MU 101: Music Theory I; MU 102: Music Theory II; MU 111: Aural Skills I; MU 112: Aural Skills II; MU 150: Technology in Music.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Taught MU 322-1C: Music Theory IV; MU 455-2B: Form and Analysis; MU 555-2B: Form and Analysis (Graduate); MU 324-2C: Aural Skills III; MU 325-2C: Aural Skills IV; MU 120-2F: Music Appreciation; MU 548-7Q: Orchestration; MU 448-2B: Orchestration (Undergraduate); MU 615-QL: Technology In Music Instruction (Online); Directed the Computer Music Ensemble.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught MU 150: Music Fundamentals; MU 121: Introduction to Music; MU 158-A: Music Technology I; MU 124: Music in Live Performance; MU 351-A: Counterpoint; MU 352-A: Music Since 1945; MU 126-A: Music of the World’s People; MU 355-A: Composition.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught Music Fundamentals; Introduction to Music; Music Technology I; Music in Live Performance; Counterpoint; Music Since 1945; World Music; Composition.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught MU 150: Music Fundamentals; MU 121: Introduction to Music; MU 158-A: Music Technology I; MU 124: Music in Live Performance; MU 351-A: Counterpoint; MU 352-A: Music Since 1945; MU 355-A: Composition.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Provided instruction in music theory and related coursework.

Graduate Assistant, Music Theory at The University of Georgia

Graduate assistant in Music Theory; taught MUSI 2110 (Freshman Aural Skills II), MUSI 2130 (Sophomore Aural Skills I), MUSI 2140 (Sophomore Aural Skills II).

Teaching Assistant; Director of the Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

Director of the Composers’ Forum; responsibilities included concert planning, lectures by student composers, scheduling, and venue coordination (Fall 2008-Spring 2009).

Director, Computer Music Ensemble at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Directed the Computer Music Ensemble across multiple terms (Spring 2021–Spring 2025).

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Taught undergraduate theory and ear training courses (MU 101, MU 102, MU 111, MU 112, MU 150); designed and delivered curricula.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Taught a range of music theory and analysis courses (MU 322-1C, MU 455-2B, MU 555-2B, MU 324-2C, MU 325-2C, MU 120, MU 548, MU 448, MU 599, MU 105, MU 615); directed the Computer Music Ensemble.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Music, Music Technology I & II, Music in Live Performance, Counterpoint, Music Since 1945, World Music, Composition; supervised ensembles and recitals.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught Music Fundamentals; World Music; Composition; ongoing contributions to curriculum and student recitals.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught Theory and related courses; contributed to program development and student outcomes.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Taught Composition I; Royal Conservatory Theory Levels 5-9; Adult Theory; prepared students for theory exams.

Teaching Assistant; Director of the Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

Concert planning; oversaw lectures by student composers; scheduling; guest travel and lodging coordination.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Distributing funds; providing financial statements; managing all financial accounts.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planned and organized concerts for the 2016-2017 season; managed submissions and proposals; coordinated with artists and venues.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Recruitment and retention of members; dues oversight; publicity and concert representation.

Director, Computer Music Ensemble at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Directed the Computer Music Ensemble; led rehearsals and performances across multiple semesters (Spring/Fall 2021 onward).

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Taught and designed undergraduate courses in Music Theory I & II and Aural Skills I & II; developed course materials and supervised student progress; contributed to curriculum development for MU courses including MU 101, MU 102, MU 111/112, and MU 150; involved in related student mentoring and performance activities.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Taught a broad range of undergraduate and graduate music theory and ear-training courses (MU 322-1C, MU 455-2B, MU 555-2B, MU 324-2C, MU 325-2C, MU 120-2F/0W, MU 548-7Q, MU 448-2B, MU 599-1, MU 105-Ql, MU 615-Ql) and directed the Computer Music Ensemble; contributed to curriculum and student mentorship across levels.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught courses including Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Music, Music Technology I, Music in Live Performance, Counterpoint, Music Since 1945, World Music, Composition, and related topics; supervised ensembles and advised performing groups.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught advanced theory, counterpoint, and 20th-century music studies; contributed to graduate-level orchestration and composition instruction.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught Composition, 20th Century Music, and a broad range of theory and ear-training courses; engaged in ongoing curriculum development and student mentorship.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Instructed students in Composition 101 and Royal Conservatory Theory Levels 5–9; delivered Adult Theory courses; prepared lesson plans and assessments.

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory at The University of Georgia

Taught Freshman Aural Skills II (MUSI 2110) and Sophomore Aural Skills I/II (MUSI 2130, MUSI 2140); recognized with Certificate of Excellence: Outstanding Graduate Assistant.

Teaching Assistant: Director of the Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

Concert planning, overseeing lectures by student composers, scheduling, venue coordination, and guest performer travel arrangements for the Composers’ Forum.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Managed finances, distributed funds, and prepared financial statements for the organization.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planned and organized concerts for the 2016 season; managed submissions and artist communications; coordinated with venues and artists.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Oversaw recruitment and dues, maintained member records, and supported concert publicity.

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Taught courses in Music Theory I & II and Aural Skills I & II; developed curriculum and delivered instruction for undergraduate music theory and related technology topics.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Designed and taught undergraduate and graduate music theory, aural skills, and technology-based courses; directed the Computer Music Ensemble.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught a broad range of music courses including Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Music, Music Technology, Live Performance, Counterpoint, Music Since 1945, World Music, and Composition across multiple periods of service (2006–2008, 2009–2011, 2014–2022).

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught a broad range of courses across 2009–2011, including music fundamentals through advanced topics, with emphasis on analysis and historical context.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught multiple courses including World Music, Composition, and other topics, contributing to the undergraduate curriculum 2014–2022.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Instructed multiple levels of music theory for students of varying ages and backgrounds.

Teaching Assistant, Director of the Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

Concert planning, overseeing lectures by student composers, forum scheduling, and venue logistics for the Composers’ Forum.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Managed financial accounts, prepared financial statements, and supported organizational operations.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planned and organized concert season submissions, coordinated with artists and venues, and oversaw concert programming for 2016–2017.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Recruited and retained members; maintained records and dues; led publicity and concert promotion.

Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

Taught undergraduate music theory and related courses; designed and taught MU 101, MU 102, MU 111, MU 112, MU 150, and other undergraduate theory/technology courses; supervised student recitals and contributed to curriculum development.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Taught MU 322-1C, MU 455-2B, MU 555-2B; MU 324-2C, MU 325-2C; MU 120 (Music Appreciation) and MU 548 (Orchestration) / MU 448 (Orchestration undergraduate/online); Directed Computer Music Ensemble; Managed online courses MU 105 and MU 615; directed the Computer Music Ensemble across terms.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught MU 150; MU 121; MU 158-A; MU 124; MU 351-A; MU 352-A; MU 126-A; MU 355-A; Special topics in 20th Century Music; Composition courses; and related theory/history curriculum.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught 2009-2011 courses in music theory, composition, and related subjects; contributed to undergraduate curriculum development.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

Taught 2014-2022 courses including composition, theory, history, and world music; directed ensembles and coordinated curricula.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

Instructed theory and related music courses.

Graduate Assistant at The University of Georgia

Graduate assistant for music theory; taught MUSI 2110: Freshman Aural Skills II; MUSI 2130: Sophomore Aural Skills I; MUSI 2140: Sophomore Aural Skills II.

Teaching Assistant at Louisiana State University

Director of the Composers’ Forum; concert planning; overseeing lectures by student composers; forum scheduling; guest performer travel arrangements.

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Distributing funds; providing financial statements; managing all financial accounts.

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

Planned and organized concerts; managed submissions and proposals; coordinated communications with artists and venues.