Biography

Matthew Jaimes (he/they) is a Chinese-Mexican/American, genderqueer musician and educator in the Greater-New York area. They perform regularly in orchestras, chamber ensembles, pit orchestras, recording studios, and contemporary music ensembles. Known for their versatility, Matthew plays regularly with groups such as the Albany Symphony, New England Symphonic Ensemble, Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra, Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Regina Opera Company, Bergen Symphony Orchestra, Staten Island Philharmonic, and more. Most recently, Matthew could be heard on tour with the Sound of Music in locations such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and India. Matthew is currently holds positions as the 4th Horn of the Norwalk Symphony and Principal Horn of Protestra.

In addition to their large ensemble performances, Matthew is an active chamber musician. They are a founding member of Quartado (horn quartet), Caught in a Snare (mixed quartet), and most recently an all LGBTQIA+ horn collective. Matthew performs regularly with each ensemble in concert, educational, and casual settings as well as occasionally arranging music for these ensembles. Through each ensemble, they perform a wide range of music such as contemporary (including several world premieres), pop, jazz, and soundtrack.

Outside of performing and teaching, Matthew loves baking deserts and pastries, playing with his two cats, Grey and Boba, and playing video games. They can often be found taking walks in Inwood’s Fort Tryon Park and drinking coffee at their local coffee shop, Kuro Kirin. An advocate for equality and equity, Matthew can also be found supporting local, grass-roots organizations such as Sound Off: Music for Bail and Protestra. To learn more about Matthew’s affiliated organizations, click here.