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CALIFORNIA - Matthew Jordan Miles, beloved son, husband, father and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at age 39, leaving a legacy in music and community service.
Matthew was a celebrated American tenor and conductor whose career spanned decades in Los Angeles' vibrant arts scene. He joined the Los Angeles Master Chorale in 2016, performing in countless memorable concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall under conductors such as Grant Gershon, Jenny Wong and Eric Whitacre. He also appeared in Los Angeles Philharmonic concerts with Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Susanna Mälkki and others.
Beyond the stage, Matt was a dedicated arts administrator and development leader. He served as Director of Major Gifts at Classical California for nearly a decade and was a board member of the Pacific Opera Project. He was also the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Mountainside Master Chorale.
He co‑founded the Los Angeles School of Music with his wife, Alana Miles, and was most recently the Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church Upland in Upland California.
Matt loved and was deeply committed to his family. He is survived by his wife, Alana Miles; and their three children, Michael, Olivia and Joshua; parents, Mark Miles and Patricia Crosswhite-Miles; sister, Corey Miles; stepmother, Amy Dollard-Miles; as well as several uncles, aunts and cousins.
He graduated from Boardman High School in 2005, received a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from YSU Dana School of Music in 2009, and a master’s degree in vocal arts from USC Thornton School of Music in 2012.
He was known for his warmth, dedication, energy and passion for music, community and family. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service for Matthew will be 11 a.m. Oct. 17 at Poland Presbyterian Church.
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