Matt Strand

Matt was born in 1978 in Carmichael (Sacramento), CA. A 1996 graduate of Bella Vista High School, Matt played in all school bands. Originally a sax player, Matt needed to branch out and in HS learned bass and piano. After HS, Matt attended Sierra Collegeand was active in the Jazz ensemble as well as a few side projects. Matt moved to Grand Forks, ND in January of 1999 to pursue a career in aviation that never really panned out. While attending UND, Matt was active in the UND Jazz Ensemble on both sax and piano and played bass in the hockey band (at the old Ralph!). Matt also plays in and conducts musicals for the Crimson Creek Collegiate Players. He currently resides in Grand Forks with his wife, Jessica.

Bands

• Dick King Classic Swing Orchestra
• Drambuee
• Fatlip/Groove Union
• Northland Jazz Project
• Project 24
• Sketches in Blue
• Still Fighting It
• UND Jazz Ensemble

Highlights

• Former member of Sacramento Jazz/Rock Band "The Hallway"
• Former member of Sacramento Billy Joel Tribute Band "Angry Young Men"
• Played bass for Sierra College's production of "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" - Spring 1998
• Played bass for Music & More's production of "Oklahoma" - Summer 1998
• Played bass for SPA's production of "The Boyfriend" - Summer 2000
• Conducted/Played keyboards for Crimson Creek's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" - Summer 2002
• Conducted/Played piano for Crimson Creeks's production of "My Way" - Summer 2003
• Conducted/Played piano for Crimson Creek's production of "Chicago" - Summer 2004
• Conducted/Played keyboards for UND theater's production of "Little Shop of Horrors" - Fall 2004
• Conducted Crimson Creek's production of "And the World Goes Round" - Summer 2005
• Music Directed/Conducted Crimson Creek's production of "Oklahoma" - Summer 2005

Contact Info

For booking/info contact Matt at 746-7471(w) or mstrand@aero.und.edu