A Port Townsend High School graduate, Matthew Daline enjoys a versatile career as a chamber musician, violin/viola soloist, and educator. He received the bachelor of music degree from The Juilliard School where he was a Teaching Assistant for Karen Tuttle, and a masters degree from Yale University where he studied with Jesse Levine.
Mr. Daline was the top prizewinner at the Artists International Competition in New York City, which provided a debut recital in Carnegie Hall.
Since giving his viola debut in Carnegie Hall, Mr. Daline has performed worldwide as a viola soloist, principal violist, and has recently taught master classes at Yale University, The Juilliard School, The University of Michigan and Central Conservatory of China, Beijing.
Mr. Daline is a tenured professor and the Coordinator of Strings at Bowling Green State University in Ohio and his students have attained positions in orchestras, teaching, and awards at numerous national and international competitions.
Mr. Daline performs on a Brescian Viola circa 1560.