Matthew Banks

Matthew Banks graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. After graduating from Illinois State University, Matthew performed with the Broadway musical show Blast! on Broadway in New York City and was also a part of the touring cast as well. During his time with the show, it received a Tony Award for best special theatrical event and an Emmy Award for best choreography for a television musical.

Matthew is a band director in the St. Louis area. The  band program has sent numerous students to All-state in concert and Jazz every year and  received numerous Division 1 ratings with the  concert bands. Matthew has completed his Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Administration at McKendree University and is working towards getting his Doctorate.

Matthew has worked  with several  drum corps most recently The Cadets, which the corps is  now retired. Matthew has adjudicated  throughout the Midwest and southwest region with US Bands and continues to gig on his horn. Matthew resides in the STL area  and is blessed to have  2 beautiful daughters.