Matthew Fossa
Matthew Fossa, a native of Schenectady, New York, began studying music at the age of 5. He studied the piano and the saxophone and then, at age 13, switched to oboe. He has served as soloist with the Crane Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Fossa has performed as a member several orchestras including the SUNY Albany Orchestra, The Music Company Orchestra, the Saint Lawrence University Chorus Orchestra, the Potsdam Chamber Players, and the Orchestra of Northern New York.
Mr. Fossa recieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance and the Performer’s Certificate from the Crane School of Music in May of 1998. He is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Oboe Performance at the Florida State University. His composition has, to this day, remained strictly a hobby, though he has studied with composers David Heinich and Paul Steinberg. He has composed numerous works, including pieces for oboe, English horn, trumpet, horn and violin.
Mr. Fossa has performed as a member several orchestras including the SUNY Albany Orchestra, The Music Company Orchestra, the Saint Lawrence University Chorus Orchestra, the Potsdam Chamber Players, and the Orchestra of Northern New York.
Mr. Fossa recieved his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance and the Performer’s Certificate from the Crane School of Music in May of 1998. He is currently studying for a Master’s Degree in Oboe Performance at the Florida State University. His composition has, to this day, remained strictly a hobby, though he has studied with composers David Heinich and Paul Steinberg. He has composed numerous works, including pieces for oboe, English horn, trumpet, horn and violin.