Matthew Muckey joined the New York Philharmonic in June 2006 as associate principal trumpet. He graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in music, studying with Charles Geyer and Barbara Butler.

A native of Sacramento, California, he has appeared as a soloist with the Omaha Symphony, Sacramento Philharmonic, California Wind Orchestra, Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra and featured on NPR's program ÒFrom the Top.Ó He has also played with the Boston Pops Orchestra, New World Symphony and Chicago Civic Orchestra. Mr. Muckey was also a Fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center during the summers from 2003 to 2005 and was the recipient of the Roger Voisin Award for outstanding brass player in 2004 and 2005.

Trumpet In Reach is the new iPhone app designed for trumpet players, beginners and professionals alike.

Features include:

• fingering charts
• musical dictionary
• audio files of popular trumpet etudes
• video practice guides