S t e p h e n M a t t i n g l y
Classical Guitarist
Biography
Stephen Mattingly – guitarist, has been warmly received by audiences in the United States and Europe as a soloist and with the Tantalus Quartet whose first CD, debut, was released in July 2007. His performances have aired on KOLO, KUNR, WFLA, WLKY, and NPR affiliates. Dr. Mattingly has appeared as a soloist with the Kentucky Camerata, the New Harmony Festival Orchestra, and the Youth Performing Arts School Orchestra. In 2007 he was a Featured Guest Artist at the University of Louisville and Valdosta State University. As recipient of the prestigious Theodore Presser Award, he directed and performed on a recording of the complete guitar chamber music by Franz Schubert. Dr. Mattingly’s performance editions of these works are available internationally through Chanterelle Verlag.
In addition to his performing career, Dr. Mattingly is the Director of Membership and Development for the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) where he advocates for the growth and enhancement of services for guitarists worldwide. Dr. Mattingly is a member of the board of directors for the Sierra Nevada Guitar Society and is co-director of the Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival and Competition. Dr. Mattingly has been a guest lecturer or faculty member at various conferences including the GFA Convention, the Iserlohn Guitar Symposium in Germany, the Acadia International Guitar Festival in Canada, and the College Music Society.
Dr. Mattingly also enjoys a vibrant career as a full-time instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada where he teaches guitar and music courses. Prior to this appointment, he was a Visiting Adjunct Professor at Florida State University, Chipola College, and Bainbridge College. Dr. Mattingly frequently writes on issues of guitar pedagogy and history. Soundboard magazine recently published his article on Schubert and the Guitar in its fall 2007 issue.
Stephen earned a Doctorate in Music at the Florida State University under the instruction of renowned pedagogue Bruce Holzman. He also completed a two-year residence in Germany where he was awarded an Artist Diploma while studying with Dale Kavanagh at the Hochschule für Musik in Dortmund. His studies also include masterclasses with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Prior to his work in Europe, Dr. Mattingly studied with Nicholas Goluses at the esteemed Eastman School of Music where he earned a Master’s and a Bachelor Degree with distinction, a Certificate in Arts Leadership, and a Performer’s Certificate.
Recordings by Stephen Mattingly and by the Tantalus Quartet are available online at iTunes, CD Baby, and ClearNote Publications.
In addition to his performing career, Dr. Mattingly is the Director of Membership and Development for the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) where he advocates for the growth and enhancement of services for guitarists worldwide. Dr. Mattingly is a member of the board of directors for the Sierra Nevada Guitar Society and is co-director of the Sierra Nevada Guitar Festival and Competition. Dr. Mattingly has been a guest lecturer or faculty member at various conferences including the GFA Convention, the Iserlohn Guitar Symposium in Germany, the Acadia International Guitar Festival in Canada, and the College Music Society.
Dr. Mattingly also enjoys a vibrant career as a full-time instructor at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada where he teaches guitar and music courses. Prior to this appointment, he was a Visiting Adjunct Professor at Florida State University, Chipola College, and Bainbridge College. Dr. Mattingly frequently writes on issues of guitar pedagogy and history. Soundboard magazine recently published his article on Schubert and the Guitar in its fall 2007 issue.
Stephen earned a Doctorate in Music at the Florida State University under the instruction of renowned pedagogue Bruce Holzman. He also completed a two-year residence in Germany where he was awarded an Artist Diploma while studying with Dale Kavanagh at the Hochschule für Musik in Dortmund. His studies also include masterclasses with Oscar Ghiglia at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy. Prior to his work in Europe, Dr. Mattingly studied with Nicholas Goluses at the esteemed Eastman School of Music where he earned a Master’s and a Bachelor Degree with distinction, a Certificate in Arts Leadership, and a Performer’s Certificate.
Recordings by Stephen Mattingly and by the Tantalus Quartet are available online at iTunes, CD Baby, and ClearNote Publications.
