Matthew Edwards is currently in his 7th year as the Associate Director of Bands at Otto Middle School in Plano, TX. His duties include conducting the Symphonic Band, co-teaching the OMS Wind Ensemble and OMS Concert Band, leading the beginner Clarinet, Flute, and French Horn instruction, and assisting with all aspects of the band program at Otto Middle School. Under his direction, the Otto Symphonic Band was awarded the UIL Sweepstakes Award for Superior Ratings in Concert Performance and Sight Reading along with earning Superior Ratings at various music festivals throughout North Texas. Mr. Edwards is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Houston, Moores School of Music earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. Mr. Edwards also holds a Masters Degree in Music Education from Southern Methodist University. His professional affiliations include the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmaster Association, and Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.