Bio

Recognized as having characteristically eclectic yet consistent harmonic sensibilities, Pianist and Composer, Matt Krane (b. 1999) has performed and premiered his work throughout the country. His music is defined by fluidly dissonant but traditionally-minded harmony and song-like melody that both advance conventions and respects the history of the various musical genres for which Matt composes.

An in demand composer, Matt has written for various ensembles and vocal forces, including recently, Sax Talk, commissioned and premiered by Cobalt Quartet in 2025, Three Poems of Sara Teasdale for Voice and Piano, and solo pieces premiered by various performers of the greater New York area . He regularly performs as a pianist, and is a dedicated music educator, directing various instrumental and choral ensembles.

After attending SUNY New Paltz for a B.A. in Jazz Studies and Lehman College for an M.A.T. in Music Education, Matt resides in New York, NY, where he completed a Masters in Composition at Queens College, studying under David Schober and Bruce Saylor. Matt is a current doctoral candidate of composition at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson school of music.

Influences of jazz and popular music as well as literary themes often constitute Matt’s artistic interests. He plans to continue his education, contribute to the broader chamber and large ensemble repertoire, and produce pedagogical material.