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About
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jacquelyn Hernandez has always had an admiration for music. She began her musical journey at the age of five, where she started on piano. As she continued to grow, her love and passion for music followed, participating in any possible musical program throughout her academic career, eventually transitioning to her current primary instrument, the French horn.
Throughout her studies, Jacquelyn has been selected to participate in distinguished ensembles and programs. She was selected to perform in 2014 and 2016 with the Florida Intercollegiate Honor Band. In the summer of 2016, she was invited to participate in the Miami Summer Music Festival, and then participated in the 2018 Philadelphia Summer Music Festival.
Jacquelyn earned her B.M. in 2017 from Florida International University, where she studied with Eric Kerley. In 2019, Jacquelyn earned her M.M at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, as well as her Artist's Diploma in 2020, all while under the instruction of Richard Todd. Presently, she performs around the South Florida area as a freelance musician and teaches lessons as a private instructor.
Has taught at the following locations:
Private Instruction (2014-Present)
Sam Ash Music (2014- 2020)
Doral Music Center (2014-2017)
Skills:
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Excellent communication skills
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Bilingual (English and Spanish)
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Develops personalized student-friendly lesson plans so that the student may move at their own pace
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Qualified to instruct French horn, piano, and music theory (basic-advanced theory, orchestral/film composition, and song construction)
Played with the following ensembles:
The Miami Lyric Opera (2020 - Present)
University of Miami Frost Symphony Orchestra (2018-2020)
University of Miami Wind Ensemble (2017-2020)
University of Miami Henry Mancini Institute (2017-2020)
The Philadelphia Summer Music Festival Orchestra (Summer 2018)
The Miami Summer Music Festival Orchestra (Summer 2016)
The Florida International University Orchestra (2013-2017)
New World School of the Arts College Orchestra (2010-2013)
New World School of the Arts High School Orchestra (2009-2013)
Accomplishments:
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Selected to participate in the 2022 Trentino Music Festival for classical French Horn in Trentino, Italy.
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Named as the Lessonface 2020 "Teacher of the Year"
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Awarded a full scholarship and a Henry Mancini Institute Fellowship by the Frost School of Music for Master of Music in French Horn Performance.
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Selected to participate in the 2018 Philadelphia International Summer Music Festival.
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Selected to participate in the 2016 Miami Summer Music Festival.
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Chosen by the State of Florida to perform in the 2014 and 2016 Intercollegiate Honor Band.
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Performed at different prestigious venues, including the Adrienne Arsht Center, The New World Center, and the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.
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Awarded scholarships by the State of Florida and by Florida International University’s School of Music for Bachelor of Music in French Horn.
Education:
University of Miami (2017-2020)
Received a Master of Music in French Horn Performance — (2017-2019)
Received an Artist Diploma in French Horn Performance — (2019-2020)
Florida International University (2013-2017)
Received Bachelor of Music in French Horn Performance
New World School of the Arts/Miami-Dade College (2010-2013)
New World School of the Arts (2009)