Matthew Wilber earned his Master of Music from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, and his Bachelor of Music from Truman State University, in Kirksville, Missouri. He is an avid performer of chamber music. The Truman Trombone Quartet performed extensively, even receiving honorable mention at the MTNA Chamber Music Competition in 2005. In 2006, the quartet was invited to perform as guest artists at the Big 12 Area Trombone Conference.

Matt was selected to attend the Aspen Music Festival and School in 2006. In Aspen, he performed in the Festival Orchestra, the festival’s premier group, as well as in the opera orchestra.

While a student at Arizona State University, Matt was a founding member of The Phoenician Brass Quintet, who actively performed throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. In 2007, the members of the Phoenician Brass Quintet performed and taught as artists in residence at Christ Lutheran School in Phoenix, Arizona. During the same year, the members of the quintet were invited to perform as guest artists at the Southwest Tuba and Euphonium Conference in Tucson, Arizona.
In addition to his classical music pursuits, Matt has been an active performer of popular genres. In 2007, he played in the opening gala performance of the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield, Iowa, alongside such Broadway stars as Liz Callaway (Cats), Len Cariou (Sweeney Todd), and Richard Kind (Spin City).

In addition to his involvement with the Madison Brass Quintet, Matt is currently a substitute performer for the Madison Symphony and the Dubuque Symphony, and is a member of the Harley Street Brass Quintet.

His favorite things (other than music) include the Rocky Mountains, snow, and spending quality time with his wife. Previous teachers include Gail Eugene Wilson, Dr. Jay Bulen, and Ron Allen.