Mattie Levy (composer, writer, and performer) holds master’s degrees in music composition and oboe performance from the University of Michigan. Her recent works include “Floating on the Wings of Our Planet,” an immersive media piece addressing climate change, and her Presser award-winning musical-theatre opera crossover show, “Concert Black,” which follows three Black classical musicians and their journeys through life. Mattie’s essay: “If my Imposter Syndrome had a Voice and the Reality of the Situation” was published in the online journal: Currents in Music Research. She was also a finalist in the 2022 Emory Symphony Orchestra call for scores, and she is premiering a fully produced opera in 2026 at HERE Arts Center as part of the Experiments in Opera writer’s room in New York City. Mattie is a vocalist and oboist for (dead) daisies, a new alt pop band, and oboist for synTAX new music, a new contemporary performer/composer collective. In addition, she is the community engagement coordinator for Prison Creative Arts Project, working to provide arts opportunities for people impacted by the justice system. Outside of the arts, Mattie loves baking desserts, and owns too many plants. Connect with Mattie on instagram @mattie_tvc15 and at [email protected]
