Matt Germano is the percussion coach for the preparatory orchestras. He received his Bachelor of Music Degree from California State University, Long Beach, where he majored in Percussion Performance. He has performed with the Long Beach Symphony, the Peninsula Symphony, Pacific Brass Ensemble, and the Saddleback Civic Light Opera. Currently he is a faculty member at Drum World in San Mateo, CA. In addition to teaching, he is also a member of the band Livewire, the CSM Panhandlers, and performs with many other groups in the Bay Area.