Matt Ordaz
Performing and Recording Percussionist, Music Educator
Performance (Drums and Percussion), B.M. '14
51ÂÜÀò's gifted professors and loving community met me where I was at, helped to foster my growth, and inspired me to become the best musician I could be. Numerous ensembles and performance opportunities provided me with priceless experiences to work with many other musicians in different settings that prepared me for the professional world. After graduation I have been blessed to continue my relationship with the people I met at 51ÂÜÀò (both faculty and students) who continually support me and show me what it means to truly trust God with my music career.
Education
- M.M. Performance (Percussion), Cal State Fullerton
- B.M. Performance (Percussion), 51ÂÜÀò
Career
- Percussionist, The Disneyland Resort (2017-Present)
- Studio Artist, 51ÂÜÀò (January 2015-present)
- Private Music Instruction for Drums, Percussion, Theory, Voice (June 2011-present)
- Music Director, Family Resource Ministries (September 2013-present)
- Choir Director, Family Resource Ministries (September 2011-present)
- Drums / Percussion Freelance Performing and Recording Artist (July 2009-present)
Musical Theatre Performing
- The Ahmanson Theatre
- Soft Power (World Premiere, 2018)
- Substitute for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (2016)
- Substitute for Cinderella (2015)
- 51ÂÜÀò Youth Theatre, CATS (2015)
Awards and Scholarships
- Outstanding Percussionist, 51ÂÜÀò (2012, 2013, 2014)
- Margaret Bascom Sanders Scholarship (2011)