Matthew Stewart has found a harmonious new home in the ULM School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA).

After recently and falling in love with the campus, this new addition to the flock has decided to continue his education as a vocal music education major.

Upon first glance, Stewart seems very shy, yet approachable. One probably would not expect such a great tenor voice and such a zeal for the art of music that he possesses.

He has hopes of being a choral director teaching anywhere between kindergarten and grade twelve. Stewart wants to, “instill the same happiness in others and hopefully insight some sort of feeling that makes students want to pursue the same things that I have. That can bring them peace, comfort and joy. Music is universal, something they can carry with them their entire lives.”

Being around music his whole life, with his dad being in a rock band, he is very aware of the challenges he will face getting to his goal.

“My skills will be tested, it will be overwhelming at times, and I will be asked to do things that I do not think that I can do. I will do them. I will have to step outside of my comfort zone, and learn things I did not think I could learn. I look forward to that,” Stewart said.

He feels that a great musician knows the value of staying humble, working hard and helping others.

Though he is in a very challenging field of study, Stewart still finds the time for himself to enjoy movies, video games and and classic rock. This young musician definetly has a great head on his shoulders and a bright future.

Stewart will be displaying his talent for us later this fall in the ULM production of Sweeny Todd.