Just Getting Started

Matthew Robinson holds degrees from the University of Manitoba (B.Mus.) and the University of British Columbia (M.Mus.) in saxophone performance and is currently enrolled in his doctoral studies at the University of Alberta. His achievements include winning the 2015 UofM Concerto competition, the 2016 Adam N. Leckie Memorial Trophy, first place in winds at the 2018 Canadian Music Competition finals, and first place in the 2020 American Protege International Concerto Competition. 

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Matthew has performed as a soloist with both the University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, as well as in venues throughout North America, including Carnegie Hall. In 2018, Matthew and collaborative pianist Lisa Rumpel embarked on the inaugural tour for Living Room Live, an in-home concert series. In 2022, Matthew co-founded the Prairie Saxophone Initiative (PSI) with saxophonist Chinley Hinacay. As an ensemble PSI has embarked on three tours across the Canadian prairies and have been featured as soloists with the Winnipeg Wind Ensemble, the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and the Royal Canadian Artillery Band. Other accomplishments include multiple world premieres at conferences across Canada, as well as in Europe and Asia.

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In addition to an active performance schedule, Matthew prides himself on his dedication to improving his skills as an educator. He frequently attends Conferences and Masterclasses to learn new techniques to apply in his private studio, as a clinician, and as a guest artist for masterclasses at Universities across Western Canada. As an instructor Matthew has held positions with the Canadian Mennonite University and the University of Manitoba. Currently Matthew is the Saxophone Studio Teaching Assistant at the University of Alberta.