Matthew Fitzsimmons is a multi genre trumpet player originally from the Washington D.C area and currently based in the Dallas area. He is passionate about building a sustainable and rewarding future for performing artists through his experiences as a trumpeter, administrator, and educator and hopes to one day inspire and serve his community in a professional Symphony Orchestra or a United States Military Band.
As a teenager, Matthew discovered his love for orchestral and band music while playing in Maryland All State Orchestra and touring England, Canada, and Colorado with the Academy of Saint Cecilia Youth Orchestra. He was awarded the John Philip Souza Band Award as a Senior at DeMatha Catholic High School and received a scholarship to study trumpet at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
As an undergraduate in Washington D.C., Matthew became an “in demand” freelance trumpeter, performing with D.C. area ensembles such as the U.S. Air Force Concert Band, the Symphony of The Potomac, the Prince George’s Philharmonic, and the Landon Symphonette. Matthew has performed for Members of Congress, and has been broadcasted internationally, performing for Pope Francis with the Washington Symphonic Brass. Developing an interest in creating a sustainable future for classical music he interned at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the Classical and New Music department.
In Fall, 2017 Matthew began his Masters in Trumpet Performance at University of North Texas on a scholarship. There, he performs with the UNT Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and 5 O’clock Lab Band. Building his reputation as a freelance trumpet player in the Dallas area, he has performed with Center Stage Brass at Texas A&M Commerce and teaches trumpet at local high schools, having students place at the top of their districts.
His primary mentors have been Andy Allphin with the United States Army Band, and Jason Bergman at University of North Texas. As a student in Washington D.C. Matthew received instruction with members of the National Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and U.S. Military bands. He has also has performed with world renown trumpeters such as Chris Gekker, Phil Snedecor, and John Hagstrom and under conductors such as Jung Ho-Pak of the San Diego Symphony and Cristian Măcelaru of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
In his spare time, Matthew enjoys working out, reading sci-fi and fantasy, grilling, and enjoying time with friends and family.
As a teenager, Matthew discovered his love for orchestral and band music while playing in Maryland All State Orchestra and touring England, Canada, and Colorado with the Academy of Saint Cecilia Youth Orchestra. He was awarded the John Philip Souza Band Award as a Senior at DeMatha Catholic High School and received a scholarship to study trumpet at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
As an undergraduate in Washington D.C., Matthew became an “in demand” freelance trumpeter, performing with D.C. area ensembles such as the U.S. Air Force Concert Band, the Symphony of The Potomac, the Prince George’s Philharmonic, and the Landon Symphonette. Matthew has performed for Members of Congress, and has been broadcasted internationally, performing for Pope Francis with the Washington Symphonic Brass. Developing an interest in creating a sustainable future for classical music he interned at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the Classical and New Music department.
In Fall, 2017 Matthew began his Masters in Trumpet Performance at University of North Texas on a scholarship. There, he performs with the UNT Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, and 5 O’clock Lab Band. Building his reputation as a freelance trumpet player in the Dallas area, he has performed with Center Stage Brass at Texas A&M Commerce and teaches trumpet at local high schools, having students place at the top of their districts.
His primary mentors have been Andy Allphin with the United States Army Band, and Jason Bergman at University of North Texas. As a student in Washington D.C. Matthew received instruction with members of the National Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and U.S. Military bands. He has also has performed with world renown trumpeters such as Chris Gekker, Phil Snedecor, and John Hagstrom and under conductors such as Jung Ho-Pak of the San Diego Symphony and Cristian Măcelaru of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
In his spare time, Matthew enjoys working out, reading sci-fi and fantasy, grilling, and enjoying time with friends and family.