Biography

SGM Matthew Evans joined The U.S. Army Strings in 2007. A native of State College, Pennsylvania, he studied with James Lyon at Penn State University, and Christophe and Judy Bosua at the Ecole Suzuki School in Lyon, France. SGM Evans earned his bachelor's degree in violin performance from the University of Louisville where he studied with Peter McHugh and Paul York and was concertmaster of the UofL Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Kim Lloyd. He has been featured soloist with the Williamsport Symphony, Nittany Valley Symphony, Louisville Symphony, Sewanee Summer Music Festival Orchestra, and the United States Army Orchestra. Highlights of his Army career include performing with the Joint Forces Orchestra for President Obama's inaugural concert at the Lincoln Memorial, featuring alongside acclaimed fiddler and jazz violinist Mark O'Conner, performing the Theme from Schindler's List for six National Holocaust Museum’s Days of Remembrance Ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol, and leading the Strolling Strings during the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, DC. Throughout his Army career, SGM Evans has held roles as strings’ adjunct librarian, supply liaison, budget NCO, Stroll Leader, and Group Leader. He currently serves as Element Leader for The U.S. Army Strings.