Matthew Rughubeer
Greenville
Summary
A dynamic leader and skilled musician, I excelled at Southside High School by directing marching, concert, and jazz ensembles, ensuring exceptional performance quality. With expertise in instrument proficiency and music theory, coupled with a talent for fostering teamwork and musical growth, I consistently enhanced rehearsal efficiency and performance excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marching Band Percussion and Brass Captain
Southside High School
04.2024 - Current
- Led the percussion section, ensuring rhythmic precision, technique, and synchronization in both battery and front ensemble.
- Conducted sectionals and provided individualized feedback to enhance musicianship and performance quality.
- Assisted in coordinating warm-ups, cadences, and show music execution during rehearsals and performances.
- Worked closely with band leadership and directors to implement effective rehearsal strategies.
- Fostered discipline, teamwork, and a positive learning environment within the percussion section.
- Directed the brass section in achieving strong tone quality, intonation, and dynamic expression.
- Led sectional rehearsals to refine technical skills, articulation, and ensemble blend.
- Assisted in teaching marching fundamentals and coordinating drill execution for field performances.
- Worked with band leadership and directors to ensure consistent rehearsal efficiency and performance excellence.
- Motivated and mentored section members to foster confidence, teamwork, and musical growth.
Marching Band Drum Major
Southside High School
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate member and musician preferences.
- Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
Marching Band Woodwind Captain
Southside High School
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Led and coordinated the woodwind section, ensuring musical precision, tone quality, and ensemble cohesion.
- Provided mentorship and sectionals to improve technique, intonation, and synchronization.
- Collaborated with band leadership and directors to implement rehearsals and performance strategies.
- Assisted in organizing music, drill movements, and section logistics for competitions and performances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
Greenville, SC05-2025
Skills
- Marching Band & Field Show Performance
- Concert Band & Wind Ensemble Performance
- Jazz Ensemble Experience
- Music Festivals & Honor Bands
- Instrument Proficiency (4 main Saxophones types, variety of percussion instruments, Battery instruments)
- Music Theory Knowledge
- Ear Training & Aural Skills
- Relative Pitch
- Tone Production & Intonation
- Improvisation
- Dynamic Control & Expression
- Conducting & Leadership
Timeline
Marching Band Percussion and Brass Captain
Southside High School
04.2024 - Current
Marching Band Drum Major
Southside High School
04.2023 - 04.2024
Marching Band Woodwind Captain
Southside High School
04.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Southside High School
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