Trumpet Lessons with Matheus Moraes

Originally from Brazil, Matheus Moraes received his Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet from Rio de Janeiro Federal University, where he studied with David Alves, and moved to Canada in 2017 to further his music education. He has since received Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of British Columbia, under Larry Knopp and Dr. Robert Taylor.

Matheus is an active orchestral trumpet player in Canada and Brazil. He's performed with some of Canada’s leading orchestras, such as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Center Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, Niagara Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre Symphonique de Trois-Rivières, Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, Georgian Bay Symphony, and Surrey City Orchestra, as well as the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of the Rio de Janeiro City Theater and Opera in his earlier career.

An active performer in chamber music groups, Matheus is a current member of Hogtown Brass Quintet. He's the former Vice-Chair of the Vancouver Brass Collective, a founding member of the Vancouver Brass Orchestra, and has performed with several chamber groups in British Columbia and Ontario. He has spent summers with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Institute, the National Arts Center Orchestra Mentorship Program, and the National Academy Orchestra, where he received the Most Valuable Player Award in 2022.

Matheus is currently Principal Trumpet for the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony.

Who should play with Matheus?

Age of Student: Age 9 and up

Skill levels: All skill levels

Genres: Western Art Music (Baroque - Modern Instrument, Classical, Romantic. Modern, Contemporary), Pop, Beginner Jazz, Mariachi

Expectations: All beginner and intermediate students to be able to perform the required RCM Exams, and all advanced students to perform at least one solo work in a recital. Shared recitals are an option, but solo recitals are preferred. Specific RCM levels, recital repertoire, and festival participation are discussed with students one-on-one.

Supplies Required: Trumpet and books

Average Lesson Length: 30, 45, 60 minutes 

30-Minute Lesson Rate: $34 * Private Lessons range from $28.50-35.50 and are based on previous education and experience.

Education: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education

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