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Matthew Coley, Marimba, Percussion, Hammer Dulcimer, and Cimbalom Artist; Founding Artistic Director, SONIC INERTIA

Below are quotes from respected artists and audiences, links to articles, and other press.

“I have just come from a live WFMT broadcast of Matthew Coley (marimba player) and the MIC’s wonderful Mary Drews [piano] and flutist, Scott Metlicka. Their concert was truly outstanding. Matthew Coley (he’s really a STAR) had started their group, “Sonic Inertia” and I have a new appreciation for marimba.”  - Jim Jennings, Music Institute of Chicago Board Member (11/2/08)

“I still remember your wonderful performance of my Concerto. I think that you played it just as I had imagined it before. You showed a great virtuosity and an outstanding musicality. You are just a perfect artist.”  - Marcin Blazewicz, composer (Poland)

“You are a fine player, amazing!”  - Igor Sarmientos, conductor (Guatemala, Moldova)

“Thank you once more for your brilliant participation in The Days of  New Music International Festival.

All the musicians are delighted with your performance and your master-classes.”  - Ghenadi Ciobanu, composer (Moldova)

“If you ever need a very fine percussion-player: ask Matthew. 

I can assure you: He is cool, flexible, virtuous and works very quickly. A true professional !!”  - Raymond Munnecom, basstrombonist Royal Concertgebouworchestra Amsterdam and conductor Amsterdam Conservatory Brass

“The Concerto for marimba and orchestra of Jorge Sarmientos performed by the American virtuoso, Matthew Coley became an effective and incendiary episode of opening of festival”.  - from “Sources of Life” Newspaper, Chisinau, Moldova (Snejana Pislari. A lot of voices - one world. In: "Istoki Zhizni ("Sources of Life"). Chisinau, nr. 11, 2008, p. 12)