Matt Liston – 5th Year Senior and Music Explorer
Major: Instrumental Music Education
Year: 5thyear Senior
Hometown: Blaine, MN
What has been your favorite experience at WSU?
Outside of music activities and other classes, taking advantage of the wonderful hiking trails and rivers/lakes. There are so many hiking trails and places to mountain bike, rock climb, canoe, etc. The Winona area is a wonderful place to call home.
What has been your favorite musical performance on the WSU campus?
Playing Beethoven’s 4thSymphony with the WSU Orchestra.
What has been your favorite musical performance in the great Winona community?
Wu Han and David Finckel’s recital at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival in 2017.
What would you tell yourself on day one of your Freshman year?
Don’t be afraid to get take chances. Try new things and find a club/activity to join!