Matt Gallagher is enjoying a career as one of the most sought-after lead trumpet players in Philadelphia and on the East Coast. Gallagher earned an undergraduate degree in Music Education from West Chester University and a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from University of the Arts.

He is the prototypical lead trumpet player, with extensive credits with professional bands and orchestras up and down the East Coast. Gallagher is equally committed to both performing and teaching. He is director of “Z” Big Band, Trumpet Department chair and music education professor at University of the Arts.