Matthew M. Honas

Composer

Biography & Awards

"Stunning, stellar, and evocative... Honas is not one to repeat himself."

Lauded for his emotional sensitivity, dramatic lyricism, and seamless integration of new techniques within traditional and innovative structures, Matthew M. Honas creates original, thrilling works which challenge the performer while showcasing their virtuosity. Honas studied composition from Laura Schwendinger and Craig Weston and has received lessons from John Harbison, Melinda Wagner, Paul Chihara, and Sebastian Currier among others. 

Honas’ works have been performed at the New York Flute Fair, the Madison Flute Festival, the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the Moreau Center for the Arts, and the premiere concert of the Hamel Music Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

2025

CMS South Central Conference Featured Composer

Sculptures from an Amber Plain
March 14, 2025

2023

KMTA Commissioned Composer of the Year

Sculptures from an Amber Plain
Piano Solo

2022

WiSH Award for the Premiere of a Collaborative Work

ᛞᛁᚲᛏᛖᚱᛖᚾᛊ ᛗᛃᚢᛞ [Dikterens Mjød]
Viola, Cello, Horn, Narrators

2021

Honorary Mention: UW-Madison Concerto Competition

Symphony No. 1: Wolga Sinfonie
Full Orchestra

2021

Selected for Premiere Concert at the Hamel Music Center

Contemplations et Refléxions: Une Priére
Flute Solo

2020

Mullen Prize for Sacred Music

Contemplations et Refléxions: Une Priére
Flute Solo

Music

Compositional Goals

Matthew M. Honas, composer

Create New and Innovative Structures

Premiere concert of Dikterens Mjød

Develop new techniques, styles, and sounds

Rehearsal of Masterclass in CCCC

Collaborate with ensembles and artists

Recent Performances
& Events

Upcoming and Recent Events

27,
Apr. 2025

Clash with Reality: Phantasms and Myths

Dr. Richard Silvers
Rushong Hall, Fort Lewis College
Journey into Phantasia
Violin Solo

14,
Mar. 2025

CMS South Central Conference

Jacob R. Thomas
Petree Recital Hall, Oklahoma City University
Sculptures from an Amber Plain
Piano Solo

7,
Mar. 2025

Hale Library Concert Series

Dr. Slawomir Dobrzanski and Dr. Alejandro Avila
Hale Library, Kansas State University
Schnell, Schnell
Piano Four Hands

31,
Oct. 2023

Halloween with TCCC

The Third Coast Chamber Collective
ᛞᛁᚲᛏᛖᚱᛖᚾᛊ ᛗᛃᚢᛞ [Dikterens Mjød]
Viola, Cello, Horn, Narrators

23,
Sept. 2023

KMTA Commissioned Composer

Jacob R. Thomas
White Hall, Washburn University
Sculptures from an Amber Plain
Piano Solo

Upcoming Event

Clash with Reality: Phantasms and Myths

Fort Lewis College |
Journey into Phantasia

Richard Silvers, Violin

4/ 27

2025