Evelyn Mathis
Degree: B.M. with a concentration in Composition
Hometown: Gastonia, N.C.
Graduation Year: 2027
How did you first get interested in music?
One day, my mom randomly asked me if I wanted to take piano lessons, and I said “Why not?” Little did I know how much this decision would change my life. I remember the first time reading sheet music; I was instantly hooked. That was 10 years ago, and since then I’ve become a jazz pianist, percussionist, and composer.
What kind of career do you hope to have?
I hope to pursue a career in piano technology. I discovered the fruits of tuning pianos rather recently, and it seems like a very intriguing profession that I would absolutely love.
What is your favorite thing about the College of Arts + Architecture or the Department of Music?
My favorite thing about the College of Arts + Architecture is the perfection that is the percussion studio room. Because we percussionists actually have our own large space for practicing, we are always in close quarters and becoming good friends.
Do you have any scholarships?
I received the Richard and Janet Conboy Music Scholarship For Piano. It has substantially aided my family and has allowed me to spend more time pursuing the arts.
When you are not in class, studying, or working, what do you like to do for fun?
When I’m not at school, I’m usually either watching YouTube or making music, whether that be noodling on the piano/drums, transcribing/arranging music from video games, or composing original music.