Anni Hochhalter, horn
Born on the west coast of California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Anni is an active musician and innovator in the arts field. Specializing in chamber music, she joined WindSync in 2010 and has launched an exciting career as a recitalist, instructor, and social entrepreneur. Anni graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Music degree in French horn performance. There she studied with leading studio and orchestral musicians, Rick Todd, James Thatcher and Kristy Morrell and spent summers studying with Roger Kaza as a fellow at the Chautauqua Music Festival. In 2009, Anni won first prize in the Yen Liang Young Artist Competition and soloed with the Diablo Symphony. As a touring musician, she has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles across North America, Europe and Asia and was selected to participate in the Texas Music Festival and CCM Spoleto Festival. Based in Houston, TX, Anni founded WindSync as a non-profit organization with Tracy Jacobson and Garrett Hudson in 2012. She served as Executive Director from 2013-2014 and currently holds positions on advisory committees with Houston arts organizations.
Born on the west coast of California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Anni is an active musician and innovator in the arts field. Specializing in chamber music, she joined WindSync in 2010 and has launched an exciting career as a recitalist, instructor, and social entrepreneur. Anni graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Music degree in French horn performance. There she studied with leading studio and orchestral musicians, Rick Todd, James Thatcher and Kristy Morrell and spent summers studying with Roger Kaza as a fellow at the Chautauqua Music Festival. In 2009, Anni won first prize in the Yen Liang Young Artist Competition and soloed with the Diablo Symphony. As a touring musician, she has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles across North America, Europe and Asia and was selected to participate in the Texas Music Festival and CCM Spoleto Festival. Based in Houston, TX, Anni founded WindSync as a non-profit organization with Tracy Jacobson and Garrett Hudson in 2012. She served as Executive Director from 2013-2014 and currently holds positions on advisory committees with Houston arts organizations.