Gaunt also has served on the faculties of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, South Shore Conservatory, and Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras as well as presented master classes for every age and ability level all across the country. Formerly Visiting Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Mr. As a soloist, he has performed with groups such as the Boston University Tanglewood Institute Wind Ensemble, Harvard University Wind Ensemble, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Massachusetts Wind Orchestra as well as solo recitals. Gaunt has also held principal positions with the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Berkshire Symphony Orchestra, and Indian Hill Symphony Orchestra. Gaunt has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Ballet, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Portland Symphony, Vermont Symphony, Springfield Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, and the Sarasota Opera. An active chamber musician, he has also performed with Chicago Chamber Musicians, Millar Brass Ensemble, Rhythm & Brass, Center City Brass Quintet, Empire Brass, and is a former member of Majestic Brass, Boston Brass, Paramount Brass, and Epic Brass Quintets. Tubist Matthew Gaunt currently performs and records as a member of Burning River Brass and Proteus 7.