Matthew Osika (Theory in Motion) BM, Trumpet Performance and Music Education, Eastman School of Music. Currently working on his MM in Music Education at ESM, Matt has spent countless hours as part of the greater Eastman community. He has a strong background in Music Theory, as well as Gordon's Music Learning Theory. Matt is the Assistant Conductor of the Eastman Wind Orchestra and Tour Manager for the Eastman Wind Ensemble, as well as a music substitute for several districts in the Greater Rochester area.

When not in the classroom, Matt enjoys performing solo and with various ESM-based ensembles. Also an award-winning wind composer, Matt has written for and premiered several works with various schools in the Western New York area.