Matt Correia (b. 1993) is an American composer and arranger living in Orlando, Florida. Since 2016, his small Collection of orchestral work continues to grow steadily with music that’s cinematic, bold, and fits nicely into the Pops category.
Matt’s musical interest, which started at a young age, is most likely part genetic and part obsession. His grandfather was a jazz musician and his father grew up playing the trumpet. Matt carried on that tradition throughout middle and high school, playing both trumpet and piano.
He also frequented the local symphony with his parents and was captivated by the different instruments, harmonies, and textures, and how everything combined to spark an emotional connection between the players and their audience.
After several years of self-taught orchestration, Matt released a Christmas medley in 2016 which was the first piece he ever shared publicly. It premiered one year later by a community orchestra in North Carolina. Unbeknownst to Matt, that was the start of his Collection, which has now grown to 11 unique pieces.
In 2019, Matt was commissioned by the Cape Symphony, its artistic director Jung-Ho Pak, and the Harwich Conservation Trust to compose Soaring Over the Sound, an evocative soundtrack that was paired with stunning aerial footage of Cape Cod. It premiered that year in Hyannis, Massachusetts and was called “the ultimate partnership between musicians, composer, videographer, and conservationists.”
Matt keeps a full-time job but continually adds new works to his Collection, which now includes a mix of original music and popular arrangements. After writing the music, he loves to build meaningful relationships with orchestras, conductors, and musicians around the world.
To learn more and discover his entire Collection, visit mattcorreia.com.