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I’m Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips, a composer and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from The University of Georgia and have created original works for Pierrot Ensemble, chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, and festival stages. My career blends scholarly research, collaboration with performers, and a commitment to mentoring students across theory, analysis, and technology. As an educator, I’ve taught music theory, aural skills, and music technology at UAB, Birmingham-Southern College, Jacksonville State University, and other institutions, while actively developing new music projects and ensembles. I seek opportunities to bridge academic rigor with vibrant, real-world performance and creative practice.…I’m Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips, a composer and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from The University of Georgia and have created original works for Pierrot Ensemble, chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, and festival stages. My career blends scholarly research, collaboration with performers, and a commitment to mentoring students across theory, analysis, and technology. As an educator, I’ve taught music theory, aural skills, and music technology at UAB, Birmingham-Southern College, Jacksonville State University, and other institutions, while actively developing new music projects and ensembles. I seek opportunities to bridge academic rigor with vibrant, real-world performance and creative practice.

Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips

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I’m Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips, a composer and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from The University of Georgia and have created original works for Pierrot Ensemble, chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, and festival stages. My career blends scholarly research, collaboration with performers, and a commitment to mentoring students across theory, analysis, and technology. As an educator, I’ve taught music theory, aural skills, and music technology at UAB, Birmingham-Southern College, Jacksonville State University, and other institutions, while actively developing new music projects and ensembles. I seek opportunities to bridge academic rigor with vibrant, real-world performance and creative practice.…I’m Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips, a composer and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from The University of Georgia and have created original works for Pierrot Ensemble, chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, and festival stages. My career blends scholarly research, collaboration with performers, and a commitment to mentoring students across theory, analysis, and technology. As an educator, I’ve taught music theory, aural skills, and music technology at UAB, Birmingham-Southern College, Jacksonville State University, and other institutions, while actively developing new music projects and ensembles. I seek opportunities to bridge academic rigor with vibrant, real-world performance and creative practice.

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I’m Dr. Matthew Scott Phillips, a composer and educator based in Birmingham, Alabama. I hold a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from The University of Georgia and have created original works for Pierrot Ensemble, chamber ensembles, youth orchestras, and festival stages. My career blends scholarly research, collaboration with performers, and a commitment to mentoring students across theory, analysis, and technology.

As an educator, I’ve taught music theory, aural skills, and music technology at UAB, Birmingham-Southern College, Jacksonville State University, and other institutions, while actively developing new music projects and ensembles. I seek opportunities to bridge academic rigor with vibrant, real-world performance and creative practice.

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Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Jacksonville State University

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

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; Fall 2024 to Spring 2025. Responsibilities included course design, assessment, student mentoring, and coordination with department colleagues.

Adjunct Professor of Music at The University of Alabama at Birmingham

January 1, 2016 - Present

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses including Music Theory IV; Form and Analysis; graduate theory reviews; Aural Skills III/IV; Music Appreciation; Orchestration; directed the Computer Music Ensemble; and supervised online/offline instruction (Spring 2016–Present). Director, Computer Music Ensemble featured Fall/Spring terms 2021–2025.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008

Taught a range of foundational and specialized courses including Music Fundamentals, Introduction to Music, Music Technology I, Music in Live Performance, Counterpoint, Music Since 1945, and Composition; periods: 2006–2008, 2009–2011, 2014–2022.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011

Taught additional courses including World Music and Composition; responsibility for curriculum development and student mentorship.

Adjunct Professor of Music at Birmingham-Southern College

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2022

Continued teaching and course development in music theory and composition; supervised student projects and ensembles.

Music Theory Instructor at Hawk Music Academy

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Instructed Theory 101/102 and Royal Conservatory Theory Levels; contributed to curriculum development and assessment (2018–2023).

Graduate Assistant: Music Theory at The University of Georgia

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Taught MUSI 2110, MUSI 2130, and MUSI 2140; earned Certificate of Excellence: “Outstanding Graduate Assistant” for exceptional performance.

Director of the Composers’ Forum at Louisiana State University

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009

Concert planning; oversight of lectures by student composers; scheduling; venue booking; guest performer travel and lodging arrangements (Fall 2008–Spring 2009).

Treasurer at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017

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

Programming Committee Chair at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Planning and organizing all concerts during the 2016-2017 season; managing submissions and proposals; coordinating with artists and venues.

Vice President of Membership at Birmingham Art - Music Alliance

January 1, 2007 - Present

Recruitment and retention of new members; record keeping; oversight of dues and member standing; publicity.