Daniel Hawkins
A native of Chandler, TX, Daniel Hawkins began his career as Utility Horn of the San Francisco Symphony from 2017-2024. In 2023, he became Principal Horn of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. In August 2022, Hawkins was the winner of the International Horn Competition of America. He was also the National Winner of the Music Teacher’s National Association Young Artist Brass competition in 2014 and won First Place in the Mid-South Horn Workshop Concerto Competition in 2010.
Hawkins has performed with ensembles around the country, including the San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Houston Symphony, Dallas Symphony and Detroit Symphony. He has participated in numerous music festivals, including the Lakes Area Music Festival, Tippet Rise Music Festival, Sun Valley Music Festival, Texas Music Festival, Sarasota Music Festival, Round Top Music Festival and the National Repertory Orchestra.
Hawkins started his college career at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX, studying with Dr. Charles Gavin. After studying with him throughout high school and one year of college, he then transferred to 51做厙 in Dallas, TX, to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Horn Performance where he studied with Gregory Hustis and Haley Hoops. Starting in August of 2015, he moved to Houston, TX, to study with William VerMeulen and receive a master’s degree from The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
Education
Master’s degree from The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.
