Matthew Koch Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn

Audio board operator responsible for daily operation of Stagetec Aurus mixing console, sound system and show performances. Setup and run various types of live events. Three theater spaces on property, 1100 seat thrust, 700 seat proscenium, 200 seat black box studio. Work alongside other operators and the lead operator, Master Engineers and Designers to successfully operate the Sound department to the high standards of the Guthrie Theater.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

As a professional stagehand, performed the duties of an audio engineer, electrician, or carpenter in various venues and productions throughout the city. Most work performed as a member of the audio and lighting electrical team for each event setting up and operating audio and lighting gear for the optimal performance of any given production.

St. Louis, Mo

Self employed as an audio engineer and sound designer, working whenever and wherever to provide the best sound possible for my clients.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Leading new and current employees through positive training, striving toward success in the Postal Service origination. Orientation, skills training, leadership, and examinations.

Minnesota, United States

St. Louis, Mo

Employed as an audio engineer responsible for the daily audio/video needs in both the 1,600 seat Anheuser-Busch theater, and the 300 seat Lee Theater. Cross trained in lighting, as a carpenter, and as a fly man operating a 70 lineset fly system. Successfully operated the full line of DiGiCo audio products including SD8, SD9, SD10 and SD 11 models. Trusted with the safe and professional operation of a Meyer Mina PA system. Guided a team of audio engineering professionals to ensure the needs of our clients are met to their fullest expectations.Performed repair and maintenance when and where necessary to support the daily operational needs of the theater.

Kirkwood, Mo

Currently the Audio Supervisor for all productions, both in the 387 seat Robert G. Reim Theater, and the 247 seat Westport Playhouse. Successfully manage a crew of audio engineers and assistants running backstage and other spaces as necessary. Started as Audio Assistant/A2, promoted to Audio Engineer in 2011. Designed and mixed 24 shows, including Secret Garden, Always...Patsy Cline, Ain't Misbehavin', Smokey Joe's Cafe, Fiddler on the Roof, Anything Goes, and, The Full Monte.Responsible for operation of Yamaha M7CL mixer and Danley PA for the Robert G. Reim Theater. Also employed as an electrician and scenic carpenter during the season where necessary. Additional duties have included working as the backstage audio assistant and wireless microphone tech for past productions.

St. Charles, Mo

Operate DiGiCo SD8 at front of house with a Meyer Mina PA, in a 999 seat auditorium. Manage a DiGiCo S21 for recording. Orchestrated the acoustic arrangement of auditorium and chapel for various vocal groups and services ranging from intimate 3-piece group to full orchestra.Participated as member of audio team from 2004 - 2006 responsible for the daily operation of "Journey to Bethlehem" performance to 800+ spectators per show and 16,000 over four days.As a member of the video team, provided all video needs for the Missouri Christian Convention; Successfully assisted performers in setting up personal monitor mixes; both for those in the house band and also for various guest performers each week.

Operated 48-input monitor console, and setup stage monitor volume and EQ levels for performers at events. Assisted in the safe and timely load in, load out, and setup of all cases and gear. I carried out the duties of the Front OF House audio engineer for some performances where necessary.

Operated 48-input monitor console, and setup stage monitor volume and EQ levels for performers at events. Assisted in the safe and timely load in, load out, and setup of all cases and gear. I carried out the duties of the Front OF House audio engineer for some performances where necessary. 2006 -current Stagehand, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 6; Performed the duties of an electrician, carpenter or stagehand in various productions throughout the city and county of St. Louis. Most work performed as a member of the audio, video and lighting electrical team for each event.Worked with various production companies to set up and operate audio and lighting equipment for the optimal performance of any given production. As part of the union I have gained skills in lighting and follow spot operation, which helps round out my technical skills.Able to help where necessary on any team be it audio, lighting, etc. in order to accomplish the given task in an efficient manner.

St. Louis, Mo

Operated audio console at front of house for all worship services and provided monitor fold back for performers from front of house. Responsible for sound design of church events and upkeep of audio equipment.

Helped install and setup the audio system at the new Ivory Theater and performed the duties of the Front of House engineer for New Line's show "Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll". As the only audio employee, I was also responsible for making sure that all microphones were operational and properly installed on each actor prior to performance.

Designed sound for stage productions including recording new effects and editing found effects. Responsible for setup and EQ of PA system and training the board operator in the proper operation of said PA system and the run of show cues. 2011 Kevin Kline Award winner for Sound Design for HotCity's "Slasher".

Helped install and setup the audio system at the new Ivory Theater and performed the duties of the Front of House engineer for New Line’s show “Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll”. As the only audio employee, I was also responsible for making sure that all microphones were operational and properly installed on each actor prior to performance.

St. Louis, Mo

Operated 48-input digital audio console at front of house for all worship services in a 750-seat venue.

Operated 8, 16 and 24-input audio console and an assortment of audio enhancing equipment.Responsible for band and audio equipment during load in and load out at engagements. Performed video and audio recording of all band performances.Arranged the aural setup for each individual band engagement.Some experience at a venue with voltage controlled amplifiers as part of the mixing board.

Operated 8 and 24-input audio console and an assortment of audio enhancing equipment.Started my formal training as an audio engineer as a member of this group by operating audio each weekend at different venues with a lead singer who had 30 years experience on stage before a live audience.