Matthew J. George holds a DMA degree in conducting from the University of North Texas, a MM degree in music education from Southern Methodist University, and a BM degree in music education and trumpet performance from Ithaca College. Dr. George is Professor of Music, John Ireland Distinguished Professor, and the Director of Bands and Orchestra at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. George also served as Chair of the Department of Music at the university for twenty years.
Show Timings
(00:00)  Introduction
(01:32)  What led to reaching and performing international repertoire
(05:10)  What is important when choosing repertoire from a global perspective
(6:50)  Unique instrumentation/performance practices/authentic musical styles
(8:31)  Researcher and Scholar
(9:52)  Advice to Educators
(13:28)  Music for different age levels
(14:27)  Commissioning International Composers
(16:16)  Relationships in South America & story about Arturo Marquez
(20:50)  Music beyond Mexico into Central and South America
(22:04)  Don’t be scared off by international repertoire “Just Go For It!”
(23:32)  In Closing

Resources & Links
Dr. Matthew George https://www.stthomas.edu/music/faculty/george-matthew-.html
FB Website (Band in Minnesota) https://www.facebook.com/Band-in-Minnesota
http://best-of-british-music.com/ - England
https://www.brainmusic-int.com/ - or https://bravomusicinc.com/ - Japan
http://www.brazilianmusicpublications.com/ - South America
https://brolgamusic.com/ - Australia
josephc@jclink.com.cn - JC Link Company – China
http://murphymusicpress.com/ - international
https://www.musicoutfitters.com/musicpublishers.htm - multiple publisher listing, including international
https://www.kotta.info/news/news_emb - Budapest
https://www.fjhmusic.com/band/hafabra.htm - Belgium
http://celebralamusica.mincultura.gov.co/Paginas/Inicio.aspx - Colombian government site
http://www.funarte.gov.br/serie-musica-brasileira-pra-bandas/ - Brazil
http://pilesmusic.net/tienda/list-all-products/ or http://pilesmusic.net/?lang=en – Spain
https://www.reift.ch/?p=start_page – Central Europe (Switzerland)
https://wasbe.org/ - World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles
https://wasbe.org/repertoire-list
https://www.giamusic.com/store/teaching-music
https://www.windandrhythm.com/
Luisnani@hotmail.com – Argentina
https://www.cayambismusicpress.com/ - South America