J. Scott Matejicka
Guitar, Chair of Guitar and Harp Department
Guitarist J. Scott Matejicka has performed as a concerto and recital soloist on the East Coast of the United States . He was a founding member of the 1 East Guitar Quartet (originally the New York Guitar Quartet). During their ten years together (2000-2010), the quartet performed extensively at guitar festivals and in concert series. In November 2009, the quartet released their eponymous CD consisting of pre- and post-common practice compositions. Scott is a graduate of the Master of Music program at Yale University where he was a faculty assistant to concert artist Benjamin Verdery. His talents have been recognized with numerous awards including the first Yale University Elliot Fisk Award.
Scott resides in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife, two children, and a Chug (Pug-Chihuahua) named Frankenstein. In addition to classical guitar, he enjoys motorcycles, "The Daily Show", and Rockabilly.
Mr. Matejicka teaches at the Downtown Campus.
www.matejicka.com
