He believes that a piece will dictate the compositional materials, leading to a rather eclectic output that includes triadic harmony, atonal elements, ideas from spectralism, multiphonics, and complex rhythms. All of this is tied together by a wry sense of humor and elements from the theater, which shine through in many pieces. He has written several pieces for the Trillium Ensemble over the last six years, and hopes to write many more in the future. Matthew is currently Assistant Professor of Theory and Composition at West Virginia University.