WILLIAM HERNANDEZ is a native of Maryland and a second-year Master's student in Horn Performance. William received his education from Montgomery College in Instrumental Music Education with a concentration in horn performance, where he studied with Amanda Collins. He finished his Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education with Dr. Mark Adams with a concentration in Horn performance with Dr. John David Smith at the University of Delaware. William has taught marching band color guard and participated in directing several clinics in the marching arts within the states of Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and more. As a horn player, William has performed in pit orchestras around the state of Maryland and Pennsylvania, has served as a recurring member with the Center City Chamber Orchestra based in Philadelphia, and has credits in international movie scores and movie music festivals. William is incredibly proud to have been invited to participate by director Armando Castellano in Quinteto Latinos summer workshop (2022), highlighting Latinx musicians from around the country and underrepresented communities. By working with and prioritizing young and professional Latinx classical musicians, William aims to make the field of classical music accessible to all and diversify the face and sound of ensembles of the future.