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.