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 NEW!!!
Mainspring's first CD "Whiskey and Goats" is now available to buy! Please check out Mulholland Records and Music to buy yours today! Thanks!
You can also purchase the new Mainspring CD from CD Baby. Just click on the CD Baby link!
Mainspring was formed by Matthew and Pamela Murchison as a unique and flexible ensemble that presents concerts of world, folk, and original music. The ensemble fuses elements of Celtic, Latin, jazz, and classical music with an inventive instrumentation to create an exciting new sound.
Who we are...
The members of Mainspring have performed across the country and abroad, from California to New York, from Illinois to Italy, and everywhere in between. They have performed at regional and national conferences and have won awards from national and international competitions in both classical and jazz idioms.
What we do...
A typical concert may consist of traditional jigs and reels from Scotland and Ireland, beautiful Mexican serenades, sambas, a suite of Spanish folk music, an Armenian lament, entertaining original music, and always plenty of light-hearted fun!
Education and Outreach...
Mainspring is committed to music education and outreach through masterclasses and workshops for students of all ages. Masterclasses with one or more members of Mainspring can be customized to fit your needs. Please call or e-mail for clinic and residency information.
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 | Matthew Murchison - euphonium, flugabone, bodhran, didgeridoo
Matthew Murchison is currently a euphoniumist with the River City Brass Band in Pittsburgh, PA. He first performed as a soloist while in high school and has since performed throughout the country and has won national and international competitions. Matthew holds degrees from the University of North Texas (B.M.), and Carnegie Mellon University (M.M.). Matthew’s love of “world” musics led him to form Mainspring in order to present beloved styles of music in a new way, and also to take the euphonium to new places and audiences. Matthew Murchison is a Yamaha Performing Artist and can be heard on his solo CD Everyone But Me. |
 | Pamela Murchison - flutes, whistle
Flutist Pamela Murchison currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA where she maintains an active schedule of freelance teaching and performing. Pamela is the proprietor of Murchison Flute Studios, and resides on the faculty of the Flute Academy of Pittsburgh. She has performed in the United States and abroad, and has appeared on stage with such artists as James Earl Jones. Pamela was the recipient of the prestigious Tuesday Music Club scholarship, which enabled her to participate in summer festivals in Colorado, North Carolina, and Ohio. A 2001 graduate of Duquesne University, Pamela studied with members of the Pittsburgh Symphony, including Robert Langevin and Rhian Kenny. |
 | Micah Burgess - guitars, mandolin
Micah Burgess currently lives in Manhattan where he is earning a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from New York University. He is a 2004 recipient of the Eubie and Marion Blake scholarship as well as an Oustanding Soloist Award from the Elmhurst Jazz Festival in Chicago. As a performer, Micah has been hired to work with Eddie Mekka, star of television’s hit show, “Laverne and Shirley”. He has also been hired to work with 60’s teen idols, Fabian, Bobby Rydell, and Danny and the Juniors. His recording credits include “Inside Al Gore’s Brain”, a comedy feature produced for National Public Radio. Before moving to New York, Micah earned his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Guitar from Duquesne University where jazz director Mike Tomaro referred to him as someone who “exudes the proper balance between leadership and sensitivity in every musical situation.” |
 | Subha Das - percussion
Subha Das is currently percussion instructor at Mt. Lebanon high school in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to his duties at Mt. Lebanon, Mr. Das maintains an active performance schedule. He has performed in numerous musical productions such as West Side Story, Hair, Bye Bye Birdie, Nunsense, A Musical Christmas Carol and My Fair Lady. He is also a freelance drummer/percussionist in the Pittsburgh area. A few of his local projects include R.M.P. jazz quintet, Tim and Elise Trio, Jay Weaver Trio, salsa band Orquesta Tropical and the top 40 groups No Limit and Phoenix. In 2001, Mr. Das made his recording debut with the pop/rock group Alicia on the Highways CD. He continues to tour and record with Alicia. Mr. Das graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duquesne University with a Bachelor's Degree in Percussion Performance (emphasis in Sound Recording Technology). While at Duquesne he was a member of the DU Orchestra and Jazz and Percussion Ensembles. In 1999 he was awarded Outstanding Soloist at the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival. Mr. Das has also had the opportunity to perform with jazz artists such as Mike Stern, The New York Voices and Michael Abene.
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 | Stephen Palko - bass
Stephen Palko attended the Duquesne University School of Music where he studied electric and upright bass with Jeff Mangone. He studied jazz with Mike Tomaro, John Wilson, and Jay Ashby. In addition to working as a freelance musician, he has worked in several ensembles around Pittsburgh including Melonious Blue, Bidwell Armada, Dirty Sunshine, Carib Steel Band, Bop-Fu, Karen Dryer, and The Sleaze. Stephen has performed with everyone from the Balcony Big Band and Phat Man Dee, to the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh. Recently he peformed in the national touring production of Menopause the Musical. |
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