Matt Treder
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Matt Treder is a pianist, arranger and composer based in Eugene, Oregon, best known for his work with vocalist Halie Loren
, with whom he has performed on, arranged, and co-produced four albums, including the 2009 Just Plain Folks winner for Best Vocal Jazz Album, They Oughta Write a Song.. He is on faculty at The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
and musical director at the Center for Spiritual Living Eugene.
Growing up in Ellensburg, Washington
, he began composing music at an early age. At 6, he won a local talent show with an original composition. While in middle school, he composed the score for a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream written by his father, Jeff Treder. He has played in jazz combos, toured with country bands, co-founded Eugene cult rock band ToneDawg, composed music for video games and gospel recordings, and collaborated with Dove and Grammy award-winning producer Christopher Stevens
.
During his tenure as managing editor of the Cottage Grove Sentinel
newspaper, he helped originate the Metropolitan Rhythm & Blues Revue, an annual fundraiser for Cottage Grove High School
.
Treder served as pianist and principal arranger for the Eugene Concert Choir
's 2010 spring pops concert, The British Invasion.
He performs regularly with Satin Love Orchestra and Halie Loren, and is a past member of The Essentials (2009 Register-Guard readers’ choice for Best Band) and the Deb Cleveland Band (voted 2008′s best blues vocalist by Eugene Weekly
readers). Other performing credits include Michael Tracey (2007 Northwest Harmonica Championship winner), rock-and-roll frontman Leon Smith, Don Latarski, Paul Biondi, Swang, Tim Clarke, the Emerald City Jazz Kings, John Gainer’s Inspirational Sounds, Swing Shift, Lydia Miller, Amy Clawson, and the University of Oregon jazz, vocal jazz and gospel ensembles.
Halie Loren
Halie Loren is an American singer and songwriter. Her 2008 CD They Oughta Write a Song won the 2009 Just Plain Folks award for Best Vocal Jazz Album and subsequently received international distribution and acclaim.-Early years:...
, with whom he has performed on, arranged, and co-produced four albums, including the 2009 Just Plain Folks winner for Best Vocal Jazz Album, They Oughta Write a Song.. He is on faculty at The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, or The Shedd Institute, is a performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Located in downtown Eugene, The Shedd Institute has 3 performance venues, various community meeting rooms, and extensive...
and musical director at the Center for Spiritual Living Eugene.
Growing up in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The population was 18,174 at the 2010 census. The population was 18,250 at 2011 Estimate from Office of Financial Management. Ellensburg is located just east of the Cascade Range on I-90 and is known as the...
, he began composing music at an early age. At 6, he won a local talent show with an original composition. While in middle school, he composed the score for a musical adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream written by his father, Jeff Treder. He has played in jazz combos, toured with country bands, co-founded Eugene cult rock band ToneDawg, composed music for video games and gospel recordings, and collaborated with Dove and Grammy award-winning producer Christopher Stevens
Christopher Stevens
Christopher Stevens is an American Grammy-nominated Nashville, Tennessee record producer, mix-engineer, and songwriter. His most notable achievements to date include production and mixing for Grammy-winning CCM artist TobyMac, production, programming, and mixing for country artists Blake Shelton,...
.
During his tenure as managing editor of the Cottage Grove Sentinel
Cottage Grove Sentinel
The Cottage Grove Sentinel is a weekly newspaper serving the city of Cottage Grove, Oregon, United States. It was established in 1889 and is owned by News Media Corporation. News Media bought the Sentinel from Lee Enterprises in 2006. Lee had owned the paper since 1997...
newspaper, he helped originate the Metropolitan Rhythm & Blues Revue, an annual fundraiser for Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove High School is a public high school located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, United States.-History:It has a newer school building, opened in 2003 to replace the old high school building that was built in 1939 and held its first classes in 1940...
.
Treder served as pianist and principal arranger for the Eugene Concert Choir
Eugene Concert Choir
Eugene Concert Choir is a 501 non-profit choral organization based in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It consists of two mixed-voice choruses: the 100-member Eugene Concert Choir , and the semi-professional chamber group Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble...
's 2010 spring pops concert, The British Invasion.
He performs regularly with Satin Love Orchestra and Halie Loren, and is a past member of The Essentials (2009 Register-Guard readers’ choice for Best Band) and the Deb Cleveland Band (voted 2008′s best blues vocalist by Eugene Weekly
Eugene Weekly
The Eugene Weekly is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Eugene, Oregon. The paper, published every Thursday, has a circulation of 39,850. It publishes an annual "Best of Eugene" list, a restaurant guide , and special sections on festivals, music, wine, health, and travel....
readers). Other performing credits include Michael Tracey (2007 Northwest Harmonica Championship winner), rock-and-roll frontman Leon Smith, Don Latarski, Paul Biondi, Swang, Tim Clarke, the Emerald City Jazz Kings, John Gainer’s Inspirational Sounds, Swing Shift, Lydia Miller, Amy Clawson, and the University of Oregon jazz, vocal jazz and gospel ensembles.