Matthew Kasper

Matthew Kasper is a highly accomplished conductor with extensive experience in orchestral and youth music leadership. Currently serving as Principal Conductor at Ballet Arizona since August 2022 and Artistic and General Director at The Phoenix Youth Symphony since October 2020, Kasper also holds the position of Resident Conductor at The Phoenix Symphony since August 2015. Prior to these roles, Kasper was Music Director for the Phoenix Youth Symphony from July 2015 to August 2018 and Music Director for the Chicago Composers Orchestra from September 2010 to May 2015, where responsibilities included season planning and conducting rehearsals and performances. Kasper holds a Master of Arts in Orchestral Conducting from Queens College and a Master of Music in Music Performance (Violin) from Roosevelt University.