Ronald Alan Matthews

Background

Matthews, Ronald Alan was born on September 19, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Thomas and Elva AnnaMarie Matthews.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Westminster Choir College, 1974; Master of Music, Temple University, 1976; D Museum Arts, Combs College of Music, 1981; Jazz studies with Jimmy Amadie.

Career

Minister of music, Church of Open Door, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, 1976-1979; assistant professor music, Nyack (New York) College, 1976-1982; organist, director music, Calvary Presbyterian Church, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, since 1980; professor, department chairman, Philadelphia College of Bible, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, since 1982; professor music, director music program, Eastern College, St. Davids, Pennsylvania, since 1992. Recitalist, clinician trumpet, organ, voice. Guest conductor Jerusalem Chamber Orchestra, 1974, West Point Cadet Chapel Annual Mesiah performance, 1979, 80.

Achievements

• Ronald Alan Matthews has been listed as a notable Musician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member worship task force Mission to North America Presbyterian Church in American. Member American Choral Dirs. Association, American Guild Organists (colleague 1990, choir master 1991), American Federation Musicians, Philadelphia Museum Society.

Interests

• Avocations: theology, mythology, tennis, physical fitness.

Connections

Married Pamela Ruth Hutchby. Children: David William, Andrew John.

Father:

John Thomas Matthews

Mother:

Elva AnnaMarie Matthews

Spouse:

Pamela Ruth Hutchby

child:

Andrew John Matthews

child:

David William Matthews