Matthew Lee is currently in Year 13 and has been learning the French Horn under the teaching of Henry Close and then Simon Williams since the age of 13. He currently serves as the principal horn in the Kristin School Concert Band, and has participated in various Auckland Philharmonia programmes, such as the Orchestral Summer School and Horn Hangs. Matthew is new to AYO in 2026 and hopes to enjoy playing in an environment where his musicianship is able to develop and be challenged.
Outside of horn playing, Matthew also enjoys singing, being the bass section leader for his school’s choir, and singing in a barbershop quartet. He is also an épée fencer and enjoys composing.