Dr. Matthew Tracy

Saxophonist Matthew Tracy is a dynamic performer and teacher, who has received acclaim for his innovative interpretations and pedagogy. He was awarded the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Saxophone Performance from Michigan State University, serving as a teaching assistant to Joseph Lulloff. Additionally, he has appeared as a guest artist and clinician in high schools and universities across the United States. An accomplished chamber musician, Tracy has won awards in the Fischoff, Plowman, Coleman, MTNA and North American Saxophone Alliance chamber music competitions. He performed as a concerto soloist with the University of Arkansas at the 2019 North American Saxophone Alliance Region IV Conference, and with the Michigan State University Symphony Orchestra.

An advocate for new music, Tracy has premiered new pieces for saxophone by composers such as Reynold Simpson, Phillip Sink, Justin Rito, Curtis Smith, and Andy Francis. In addition to his DMA and Masters degrees from MSU, Tracy holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Central Michigan University studying with esteemed pedagogue John Nichol.

Tracy serves as Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Missouri State University, where he leads a thriving saxophone studio, and teaches courses in chamber music, and saxophone pedagogy. Tracy previously served on the faculties of Southwestern Oklahoma State University and Alma College.