Hi, I'm Alejandro Alvarez. I am a passionate musician specializing in composition and orchestral conducting with a strong background in Bassoon and Piano performance. I have had the privilege of playing with various ensembles including school bands, university orchestras, and local symphonies, honing my skills and expanding my repertoire from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Composition at Sam Houston State University, I also enjoy composing original pieces and collaborating on film music projects. My journey as a musician, conductor, and composer continually inspires me to grow and create meaningful music experiences.…

Alejandro Alvarez

Hi, I'm Alejandro Alvarez. I am a passionate musician specializing in composition and orchestral conducting with a strong background in Bassoon and Piano performance. I have had the privilege of playing with various ensembles including school bands, university orchestras, and local symphonies, honing my skills and expanding my repertoire from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Music Composition at Sam Houston State University, I also enjoy composing original pieces and collaborating on film music projects. My journey as a musician, conductor, and composer continually inspires me to grow and create meaningful music experiences.…

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Hi, I’m Alejandro Alvarez. I am a passionate musician specializing in composition and orchestral conducting with a strong background in Bassoon and Piano performance. I have had the privilege of playing with various ensembles including school bands, university orchestras, and local symphonies, honing my skills and expanding my repertoire from classical masterpieces to contemporary works.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Music Composition at Sam Houston State University, I also enjoy composing original pieces and collaborating on film music projects. My journey as a musician, conductor, and composer continually inspires me to grow and create meaningful music experiences.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

1st Bassoon and Piano at Sam Houston State, Huntsville TX
August 1, 2023 - Present
Bassoon experience at a very high level under study with Professor Amanda Swain. Member of the SHSU Symphony Orchestra and SHSU Wind Ensemble. Played many important symphonic works by renowned composers. Piano experience includes performing works by Bach, Grieg, Chopin, and Beethoven under the guidance of Dr. Diego Caetano.
1st and 2nd Bassoon at Conroe Symphony, Conroe TX
October 1, 2024 - Present
Played challenging and diverse works from movie soundtracks, operas, American musicals, and contemporary American music by composers such as Copland and Gershwin.
Piano at 1st Baptist Church of Point Blank, Huntsville TX
January 1, 2025 - Present
Played piano for many services, accompanying hymns, solo singers and choir, as well as solo piano pieces.
1st Bassoon and Piano at Sam Houston State, Huntsville TX
August 1, 2023 - Present
As a composition major, performed as principal Bassoonist in the SHSU Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, playing major symphonic and contemporary works. Studied piano repertoire under Dr Diego Caetano and performed pieces by classical composers.
1st and 2nd Bassoon at Conroe Symphony, Conroe TX
October 1, 2024 - Present
Performed challenging and diverse repertoire including movie scores, operas by Wagner, Rossini, Bizet, American musicals like Bernstein's West Side Story, and contemporary American composers.
Piano at 1st Baptist Church of Point Blank, Huntsville TX
December 31, 2024 - Present
Played piano in church services, accompanying hymns, solo singers, choir, and performing solo piano pieces.
Composer at Individual contract for a short film
April 10, 2025 - April 25, 2025
For this project I composed the music for the short film “Film Noir” which won an award for best acting at the SHSU film festival. The music I composed was very orchestral and helped portray the different emotions the director wanted for the film.

Education

Bachelor of Music Composition at Sam Houston State University
August 16, 2023 - May 10, 2027

Qualifications

SHSU School of music Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - July 30, 2025
SHSU School of music Scholarship
November 30, 0002 - July 30, 2025
Film Composer
August 15, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Contributed to an award winning short film, and composed one of my favorite soundtracks that I have written.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
    uniE603 Love Overture
    I composed this piece to show my love to all the people that I care about, and later a friend used some chunks of the music for one of his short films. music jingle instrumental soundtrack…
    uniE603 Clash of the Gods
    I composed this orchestral piece as part of my music portfolio in college. It demonstrates some of my skills as an orchestrator as it was one of my first compositions. music jingle instrumental soundtrack…
    uniE603 New Composition
    Composed this Brass Fanfare for a Brass festival in college. I conducted my piece and worked with instrumentalists to bring this project to life.…
    uniE603 New composition
    I composed this piece in remembrance of my life in Mexico. I performed this piece in a new music recital and would be perfect for soundtrack use. music jingle instrumental soundtrack…
    uniE603 Spirits of the Forest
    I composed this piece for a short film in college and worked with young film directors and writers to create an interesting and scary film experience. music jingle instrumental soundtrack…
    uniE603 Film Noir
    I composed this piece for the short film “Film Noir” in 2025. It was a really cool project and I worked alongside young film directors and writers to bring a fun experience for audiences. music jingle instrumental soundtrack…