"I prefer to perform on Marimba One because their instruments provide unmatched clarity, warmth, and resonance that elevate my playing on every stage. They allow me to express my full range of artistry, whether performing with the LA Phil or training the next generation of percussionists"
Matthew Howard
Matthew Howard is the current Principal Percussionist with the LA Philharmonic. Matthew is a Los Angeles native who graduated with his Masters in Music at the New England Conservatory studying with Will Hudgins of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has also received his Bachelor of Music at the University of Southern California studying under Joseph Pereira and Jim Babor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and has performed with such groups as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, New World Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, and Boston Ballet. He also has been a fellow at the National Repertory Orchestra, Verbier Festival Orchestra, and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra. During his time in the orchestra, he has performed on-stage at the Oscars, played on the soundtrack for West Side Story, performed the Star-Spangled Banner for Vin Scully’s last home game at Dodger Stadium under the baton of John Williams, played and collaborated with artists such as Snarky Puppy, Katy Perry, Chris Martin, Herbie Hancock, Alex Acuna, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chic and Nile Rodgers, The Go-Go’s, and Kobe Bryant.