Matthew Burry

Full-Time MBA

Matthew is a first-year MBA candidate with four years of successful experience building and and managing comprehensive performing arts organizations. The Connecticut native has served since 2013 as Executive Director of both the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra and Connecticut Lyric Opera (the state’s largest opera company). He has also served since 2012 as Artistic Director of the Friends of Music at Emanuel (a regional chamber music series). A conservatory-trained pianist and classical guitarist, Matthew previously worked as a freelance musician, music teacher, and church music director. Matthew holds an undergraduate degree in music from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, and a professional certificate in Accounting and Taxation from the Barney School of Business at the University of Hartford.