Originally from Jasper, Alabama, Staff Sergeant Matthew Meadows joined the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in April 2025. He is an in-demand soloist, chamber musician, and clinician who has earned top honors in numerous national and international competitions. In 2019, he received second prize in the International Horn Competition of America University Division. His additional accolades include National Winner of the MTNA Young Artist Competition, winner of the Kappa Kappa Psi Biennial Solo Competition, the FOOSA Philharmonic Concerto Competition, the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” National Collegiate Solo Competition, and more.
Meadows has held principal and section horn positions with the Meridian Symphony Orchestra, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Chattanooga Symphony and Opera. He has also performed with orchestras including the Alabama Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic and Huntsville Symphony. Internationally, he appeared as a soloist with the Georgian Philharmonic Orchestra at the 2024 Toradze International Music Festival. Meadows earned both his bachelor’s degree in music education and master’s degree in horn performance from The University of Alabama.