Sycil Mathai is a trumpeter whose global musical career spans performances with ensembles such as The Knights Orchestra and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, as well as Broadway productions including South Pacific and Mary Poppins.He has also worked with artist Carter Burwell, the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, the Mark Morris Dance Group, and movie directors Charlie Kaufman and the Coen Brothers. Sycil has recorded for RCA, PBS, CBS, EA Sports, Warner Classics, Sony Classical, and has shared the stage with artists ranging from Yo-Yo Ma to Stevie Wonder. His work as a core orchestra member of The Knights includes two Grammy-nominated albums. Sycil completed his graduate studies at The Juilliard School while on full scholarship and is a former faculty member of the State University of New York at Fredonia. 

2026-2027 season highlights include solo appearances with CSUF’s nationally recognized University Wind Symphony, performances with The Knights in Germany’s Elbphilharmonie, Carnegie Hall with pianist Emanuel Ax, and a collaboration in Frankfurt with Ensemble Modern.