The ACC Music Department is proud of our recent graduates and alumni. Check out what some of our recent alumni are up to now!

Zack Burns – Zack Burns was a student of David Hummel at ACC. Zack was accepted to the University of North Texas this fall where he will continue his studies in Euphonium performance.

Jorge Castano – Jorge actively participated in many of the ACC Music Ensembles and productions throughout his time at ACC. Jorge earned his Associates Degree in Composition and was a student of Dr. Steven Sodders. He will continue his studies at Texas Tech University in the fall of 2025.

Jalen Easley – Jalen Easley participated in numerous college productions as well as summer stock productions. Jalen received a full scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music and will begin in the fall of 2025.

Leilani Foreman – Leilani served as the first chair flute and soloist for many of ACC’s Wind Ensemble performances. Leilani was a student of Prof. Jacqueline Carter and has accepted an invitation to UT this fall 2026.

Nathan Harvard – Nathan Harvard graduated with an Associates Degree in Composition and was a student of Matthew Swihart and Russell Podgorsek. Nathan will begin a Music Education degree at UT this fall.

Kayleigh Hungerford – Kayleigh earned her Associate of Arts in Voice from ACC in the spring of 2025 as a voice student of Dr. Blythe Cates. Kayleigh was accepted into the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music and will begin in the spring of 2026.Aaron Moeller – Aaron Moeller served as a voice for Neurodivergent students across ACC. He was a voice student of Dr. Wayne Davis and was accepted into Texas A&M – Central Texas University for fall 2025. Aaron remains active within the ACC Community serving as a Grow & Thrive Liaison for the Student Impact Office.

Danielle Kirkland – Danielle completed her Associates Degree in composition. She participated in many of the ACC Ensembles and was a driving force in the ACC Composer’s Workshop. Danielle was a composition student of Dr. Steven Sodders and Dr. James Tabata. Danielle will be continuing her studies at UT in the fall of 2025.

Geena Spigarelli – Geena was a voice student of Dr. Benjamin Cox at ACC. Geena accepted a full scholarship to Pacific University in Oregon where she will study Music Therapy.