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Your ensemble is unique.

Your musical arrangements should be too.

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HOW I GOT HERE...

     When I was a high school sophomore, and my tenor/bass show choir was suddenly in need of an interim music director, the role fell to me (seeing as only a handful of us could play piano).  However, since we had no budget, it also fell on me to arrange the music.  I dove in head first, and quickly began writing for other choirs at my high school, and then at high schools we competed against.

      Now, more than ten years later, I've written for dozens of ensembles around the country, including show choirs, contemporary a cappella groups, combo bands, and chamber ensembles.  My arrangements have received a number of awards, and have been performed at such venues as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 54 Below in New York, and (as of May 2026), the Lincoln Center.   

     I am always looking for new groups to write for.  I've worked with ensembles of every size, ability level, and budget.  Send me an email; I cannot wait to collaborate on your next project.

Available Services

  • Easily legible digital sheet music

  • Performance-quality instrumental tracks

  • Individual and combined instrumental charts

  • Guide vocal tracks

  • Three FREE revisions of any arrangement

Check out some of my recent projects.

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'

as performed by Squad Harmonix

SSATB A Cappella Arrangement

LIFEGUARDS SET

as performed by Hart High School Unleashed

TBB Show Choir Set w/ Combo Band

CHOREOMANIA/WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME

as performed by Diamond Bar High School Marquis

SATB Choral Arrangement w/ Combo Band

IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW

as recorded by Matt Villar

SSAATTBB A Cappella Arrangement

Looking for something else?  Send me a message for my catalogue.

Testimonials

"Matt is a fantastic arranger and we use him often for our show choirs and a cappella groups! His arrangements are creative and always appropriate for the singers in our ensembles. He is very thoughtful and pays attention to details which sets him apart!"

- Sarah Anders, Show Choir Director - Newhall, CA

Ready to collaborate? Let's get in touch. Feel free to send me your commission details or any questions you have, and I'll get back to you with a quote!

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