Matthew Duvall. Founder, Artistic Director, and percussionist: Eighth Blackbird. Accomplishments include four GRAMMY awards, the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, Musical America Ensemble of the Year, and the Chamber Music America Visionary Award. Recording catalog with Cedille records. Ensemble-in-residence positions with the Curtis Institute of Music, the University of Chicago, the University of Richmond, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Born: Detroit. Raised: Rural western Pennsylvania. Education: Interlochen Center for the Arts, Oberlin Conservatory, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and Northwestern University. 

Matthew proudly endorses Pearl Drums and Adams Musical Instruments, Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, Zildjian Cymbals, and Black Swamp Percussion Accessories.

More information: eighthblackbird.org