Matthew Lyon Hazzard

Steve Danielson

Matthew Lyon Hazzard, DMA candidate at the University of Houston, joins Moveable Do this week to discuss how to create a “stunning landscape of sound.” He discusses his earliest musical memories, his Filipino-American heritage, and the importance of choral music education

Pieces featured on this episode:

The Prow

When We are Gone

Flight

So Much to Seek⁠

For more info about Matt and his music, visit https://lyonhazzard.com. For a full archive of Moveable Do episodes, head to ⁠moveabledo.com⁠.

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