Background, professional training and performance history
Bashar Matti holds a Bachelor of Music degree in violin performance from the University of Oregon. Bashar is currently continuing his studies with longtime teacher and mentor Kathryn Lucktenberg, while he pursues a Master of Music in violin performance. Prior to moving to Eugene, Oregon, Bashar attended the Jordanian Conservatory and the University of Baghdad.
Bashar is a current member of the Eugene Concert Choir orchestra, and a violin substitute for both the Eugene Symphony and Oregon Mozart Players. While studying at the University of Oregon, Bashar has had the honor of playing in various master classes for musicians such as Jaap Schroder. His international chamber music experience includes teaching, assisting and performing twice in the “Healing Through Music” festival in Amman, Jordan. The festival featured talented Iraqi, Jordanian and Syrian performers. Bashar attended Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Burlington, Vermont for two consecutive years from 2013-14.
Outside of music, Bashar is a multi-linguist fluent in English, Arabic, and Aramaic (Chaldean). In his free time, he enjoys walking, soccer, hiking, and traveling.
Artist statement and teaching philosophy
“I know through experience, the power which music has, to heal souls. Whether receiving the gift of music education at an early age or as an adult beginner, music has an incredible effect on human development. My goal is to encourage each student’s desire and interest to learn violin by making it both clearer in concept and fun! No matter if you are a student with performance goals, or simply want to enjoy violin as a hobby, I believe in offering the same energy, support, and opportunities."
Instruments & classes taught
Bashar teaches violin.