Andrés Hernández

Andrés Hernández is the Double Bass Adjunct Instructor at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied under Joel Braun and currently pursues an Artist Diploma Certificate supported by the Butler Excellence Scholarship. His career includes collaborations with renowned artists like Plácido Domingo and conductors such as Valery Gergiev. He actively participates in music festivals like La Via dei Concerti and teaches at the UT Austin String Project.

Education:

• Master of Music, University of Texas at Austin
• Current: Artist Diploma Certificate (University of Texas at Austin)

Research & Performance Interests: Focused on classical double bass performance, orchestral collaboration, and music education. His work emphasizes bridging performance excellence with pedagogical innovation, as seen through his teaching roles and compositional endeavors.

Awards:

• Butler Excellence Scholarship (University of Texas at Austin)

Advising & Professional Activities: Leads double bass instruction at UT Austin String Project. Orchestral collaborations include performances with major ensembles under world-class conductors. Continues advanced studies while maintaining an active performance schedule.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with University of Texas at Austin String Project educational initiatives and festival ensembles.