Sean Holmes

Sean Holmes is an Assistant Professor of Horn at the Horn School of Music, Texas Lutheran University, balancing academic instruction with a vibrant performance career. He teaches students across San Antonio, Seguin, and New Braunfels, while performing as 3rd Horn with the Symphony of the Hills, Co-Principal Horn of SAHarmonie Chamber Ensemble, and with the Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony and Opera San Antonio.

• Bachelor of Music Education (Baylor University, 2015)
• Master of Horn Performance (University of Southern California, 2017)
• Doctor of Musical Arts (University of Southern California, 2020)

His expertise spans horn pedagogy, chamber music collaboration, and orchestral performance. As an educator, he has conducted masterclasses at USC, Baylor, and Pierce College, and taught at Baylor Summer Band camps and multiple high schools.

• Vincent DeRosa Award for Outstanding Horn Performance (2017)
• Vincent DeRosa Award for Outstanding Horn Performance (2018)

Dr. Holmes’ students have succeeded in TMEA competitions and pursued music degrees at leading universities. He actively promotes chamber music through ensembles like Kinetic Winds and Two-Button Brass Quintet, with international performances in Sweden, Denmark, and the U.S.