Matthew Lee is a sophomore at Saratoga High School. His musical journey began in kindergarten with the piano, a foundation that supported his rapid development on the clarinet starting in 2021. Under the guidance of Ginger Kroft, Matthew has been a consistent member of the California All-State ensembles, earning selections to the All-State Concert Band (2023), the All-State Symphonic Band (2024) as Assistant Principal, and the All-State High School Wind Symphony (2026). He was also selected for the Santa Clara County Honor Band and won Saratoga High School’s concerto competition in 2025. He has attended the C’est Bon Chamber Music program and will be attending Boston University Tanglewood Institute’s Clarinet Workshop in 2026.