Dr. Gerry Mata

Dr. Gerry Mata is a performer and educator based in Houston, Texas. He currently serves as second trumpet for the Austin Symphony Orchestra and performs with the Houston Grand Opera and Ballet orchestras. 

Outside of the orchestra, he has performed with different artists including Chaka Khan, Bernadette Peters, Houston Hip-hop icons Bun B, Trae tha Truth and most recently international pop star Rosalia. 

In addition to performing, Dr. Mata is a private instructor in the Houston area. He serves as a faculty artist for American Festival of the Arts and was part of the inaugural faculty for the AFA HSPVA chamber music program, the only full high school chamber music program in the country. He received his degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, Yale University, and the University of Houston.