Senior Spotlight: Matthew Cummings, cello

June 3, 2021Miranda Martin Southwood

What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?

- AYSO, 1 year
- AYPO Chamber, 1 year
- AYP, 3 years

Your advice for young musicians?

If you aren't already, get familiar with the your section members. Also, be nice to your conductor, they are trying they're best ;)

What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?

Oberlin Conservatory, TIMARA (Technology in Music and Related Arts)

A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?

Performing at a hospital with my chamber ensemble.

What do you hope to do after graduation?

I hope to be an music producer as well as an entertainer in video editing.

What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?

Koji Kondo, composer for Super Mario video games. He has amazing talent and is able to write in dozens of styles.