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Dr. Matthew Endres is a dynamic drummer, educator, and performer whose career bridges jazz performance, education, and ethnomusicology. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, followed by both his Master of Music and Doctorate in Music and Ethnomusicology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Since 2017, Dr. Endres has served on the faculty at University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he teaches drum set and jazz history while also directing the drumline for the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. Alongside his academic work, he remains an active performer, appearing regularly as both a sideman and bandleader in venues across the United States and abroad.
A respected adjudicator and clinician, Dr. Endres has judged music festivals and competitions nationwide for more than a decade. His recording credits include collaborations with the Old Style Sextet, Chris Beyt, Clark Gibson Studio Orchestra, Derick Cordoba, and Gate Check, among others.
Throughout his career, Dr. Endres has performed and collaborated with an impressive roster of acclaimed artists, including Doc Severinsen, Rufus Reid, Chris Brubeck, Frank Gambale, Marquis Hill, Sharel Cassity, and Grammy Award winner Charles McNeill. His versatility, artistry, and deep commitment to jazz continue to make him a sought-after performer and educator throughout the region and beyond.
Dr. Matthew Endres is a dynamic drummer, educator, and performer whose career bridges jazz performance, education, and ethnomusicology. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, followed by both his Master of Music and Doctorate in Music and Ethnomusicology from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Since 2017, Dr. Endres has served on the faculty at University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he teaches drum set and jazz history while also directing the drumline for the University of Wisconsin Marching Band. Alongside his academic work, he remains an active performer, appearing regularly as both a sideman and bandleader in venues across the United States and abroad.
A respected adjudicator and clinician, Dr. Endres has judged music festivals and competitions nationwide for more than a decade. His recording credits include collaborations with the Old Style Sextet, Chris Beyt, Clark Gibson Studio Orchestra, Derick Cordoba, and Gate Check, among others.
Throughout his career, Dr. Endres has performed and collaborated with an impressive roster of acclaimed artists, including Doc Severinsen, Rufus Reid, Chris Brubeck, Frank Gambale, Marquis Hill, Sharel Cassity, and Grammy Award winner Charles McNeill. His versatility, artistry, and deep commitment to jazz continue to make him a sought-after performer and educator throughout the region and beyond.