Matthew Gaunt

Matthew Gaunt serves as an Instructor in the School of Music within Northern Illinois University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, teaching tuba, euphonium, and brass techniques. He concurrently holds a faculty position at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music since 2017, demonstrating sustained academic engagement across multiple institutions.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Music in Tuba Performance from Boston University

Gaunt's professional focus centers on brass performance pedagogy, emphasizing technical mastery across orchestral, chamber, and solo contexts. His expertise spans tuba and euphonium repertoire development, brass ensemble coaching, and performance practice informed by decades of professional experience. This specialization directly shapes his curriculum design and student mentorship approach within university settings.

As an active performer, Gaunt has established significant industry presence through collaborations with major orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (2017-2020). His international touring experience with ensembles like Burning River Brass and Boston Brass provides practical insights that enrich classroom instruction and student performance opportunities.