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Alex Ertl

Biography

Alex recently completed his master’s degree at Northwestern University, studying with Michael Mulcahy, R. Douglas Wright, and Randy Hawes. He is a 2022 DePaul University Concerto Competition winner. He is a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and has also performed with the Chicago Symphony and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. He also appears with the Talos Brass Quintet.

Journey to the Academy

Des Moines, Iowa Music Academy of the West

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