Dr. Matthew Holm is Director of Percussion Studies at Kent State University where he has revitalized the percussion program in all facets since 2017. Described as “…performing with unerring security” (Cleveland Classical), and “…an outstanding musician” (Percussive Notes), Holm is equally in demand as a chamber player and orchestral musician. Dr. Holm has performed with the Columbus Symphony, West Virginia Symphony, Baton Rouge Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Canton Symphony and Youngstown Symphony Orchestras. Matthew also frequently collaborates with the Cleveland Composers Guild and the Cleveland Chamber Choir. Holm’s 2022 album Auditory Illusions for Electronic Percussion was featured on WCLV “Cleveland Classical” in June 2023. Percussive Notes described the project as a “high quality set of recordings that could not come at a better time” as well as “powerful…and serving the percussion community well.” Matthew also released an album of all original electro-acoustic compositions, entitled Within the Rain, in 2025. Both projects can be found on all streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify.