Matthias Roth is a performer, multi-instrumentalist, and advocate of classical saxophone from Long Island, NY. Having been involved in numerous genres of music from an early age, Matthias aims to bring together audiences of different musical backgrounds. In 2023, he was selected as a finalist in the U.S. Army Band National Collegiate Solo Competition. 

Matthias is the bass saxophonist of the Eastman Saxophone Project (ESP), and the baritone saxophonist of the Asiimov Saxophone Quartet. With his quartet, Matthias has competed and advanced in national level competitions, and has participated in many community events throughout Rochester, including Eastman’s “Centennial Perform-A-Thon” and Eastman’s “Centennial Art of the Fugue” event in collaboration with the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. 

Furthermore, Matthias is also an experienced pianist and drummer, both of which are roles he performed in his high school pit orchestra. As a drummer, Matthias is an original member of the rock band Current Company and often plays gigs around his hometown. They have released three original singles, and will release an EP within the next year.

Matthias is currently studying at the Eastman School of Music with Dr. Chien-Kwan Lin, and is simultaneously pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics as well as a certificate in Arts Leadership. He has performed in masterclasses for Dr. Timothy McAllister, Dr. Susan Fancher, Dr. Kenneth Tse, and Professor Taimur Sullivan. Additionally, he has attended numerous summer festivals including the American Saxophone Academy and the Akropolis Chamber Music Institute.