Brian Hecht is an internationally renowned soloist, orchestral musician, and educator who has captivated audiences all across the world. His playing has been described as “Stunning” by the San Diego Magazine and the Blanco Performing Arts Center hails him as “One of the foremost trombonists of his generation” chronicling his performances as “Sonic Brilliance” and “Remarkable Artistry”. With a sound that can whisper secrets and ignite emotion, Brian is a soloist who transcends borders. His artistry, a captivating blend of rich overtones, technical brilliance, emotional depth, and innovative spirit has resonated with audiences across Asia, Europe, North and South America. Whether exploring the grand canvases of the classical repertoire or venturing into the uncharted territories of contemporary music, Brian consistently delivers performances that are both exhilarating and profoundly moving. He is a true storyteller on the trombone who can transport his listener from any venue into his imagination through his music.

His solo engagements have included professional ensembles such as The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra,  The United States Navy Band, The United States "Pershing's Own" Army Band and Orchestra as well as countless professional chamber ensembles all across the globe from Thailand, Spain, China and Hungary to all over the United States.

He is a tenured member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra who has previously held tenured positions with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. He is a highly regarded and sought after orchestral musician being called upon to perform with other notable ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, Washington National Opera, Lyric Opera of Baltimore, and the Kennedy Center Ballet.

Recent solo engagements include being a Featured Artist at the Numskull Brass Festival in Caudete, Spain, the Thailand International Trombone Festival in Bangkok, Thailand, Texas Christian University’s Trombone Summit along with several performances at the International Trombone Festival in May 2024. Brian is in constant demand as a Guest at Universities all across the US including recent residencies at The University of Texas at Austin, Louisiana State University, Texas Tech University, and San Diego State University.

Brian received his Master of Music degree from Northwestern University and his Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He passes along the insights from his illustrious career through an online platform he co-founded, Slide School.

He plays the Thein Brass "Brian Hecht" model and Griego "Hecht" Mouthpieces exclusively. 


Additional Featured Artist appearances include:
Hungarian Trombone Bootcamp in Budapest, Hungary
2022, 2020, and 2018 International Trombone Festivals
2022 and 2018 Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival
2024 and 2019 Korea Trombone Symposium (Seoul, South Korea)
Jinbao International Music Festival (Tianjin, China)
Festival of Trombones (Dallas, TX)
American Trombone Workshop (Washington, D.C.) . 
Brian was also a regular Guest Artist/Faculty at the Southeast Trombone Symposium from 2014-2021.

You can find Brian performing at upcoming festivals that include:

Solo Recital at the Blanco Performing Arts Center - March 2025
Cleveland Trombone Seminar - June 2025
Southeast Trombone Symposium - June 2025
Bravo! Vail - July 2025
Grand Tetons Music Festival - July 2025
Pokorny Seminar - July 2025
International Festival of the Brazilian Trombone Association - August 2025
​LizBrass Festival in Portugal - Summer 2026



Audition Experience & Awards

Winner-Dallas Symphony Orchestra Utility Trombone Audition-March 2021
Final 2 (No Winner)- The Cleveland Orchestra Bass Trombone Audition-March 2019
Final 4 (No Winner)- The Cleveland Orchestra Bass Trombone Audition-April 2018
Final 4 (No Winner)- The Cleveland Orchestra Bass Trombone Audition-October 2017
Runner-Up- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombone Audition-May 2016
Winner-Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombone Audition-January 2014
Runner-Up- New York Philharmonic Bass Trombone Audition-June 2013
Finalist-Charlotte Symphony Audition-October 2013
Philadelphia Orchestra Sub-list via audition-2013-Present

Super-Semifinalist- Minnesota Symphony Orchestra Audition-July 2012

Finalist- Atlanta Symphony Orchestra One-Year Audition-May 2012

Guest Artist- Eastern Trombone Workshop, Washington, DC-March 2010, 2013, 2017

Winner- United States Navy Band Bass Trombone Audition, Washington, D.C.-August 2009
Co-Winner- Zellmer-Minnesota Orchestra Trombone Competition-May 2009

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Sub-list-2009-2010
Finalist (No winner chosen)-United States Navy Band Bass Trombone Audition, Washington, D.C.-May 2009
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Sub-list via audition-2009

Selected as a Fellow for the Alessi Seminar-Summer 2009

Finalist-ITA’s Edward Kleinhammer Orchestral Bass Trombone Competition-June 2009

Finalist-ITA’s Donald Yaxley Bass Trombone Competition-June 2009

Finalist-ITA’s International Trombone Quartet Competition-June 2009

Winner-Edwards Big 12 Bass Trombone Solo Competition-January 2009

Winner-Eastern Trombone Workshop National Quartet Competition-2009

Winner-Kenosha Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombone audition-October 2008

Finalist (No winner chosen)-Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec audition-October 2008

Finalist-Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra bass trombone audition-August 2008

Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan (Summer 2008, 2009)

Featured Soloist with...
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
U.S. Navy Band
U.S. "Pershing's Own" Army Band and Orchestra
Armed Forces Octet at ITF 2018
Korean Trombone Choir
​Fountain City Brass Band
Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble
​Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony
STS Professor's Choir
University of Texas Trombone Choir
University of Georgia Trombone Choir
University of Central Arkansas Trombone Choir
Texas State University Trombone Choir
Penn State Trombone Choir
Georgia Brass Band
Festival of Trombones Faculty Choir
Singabones Trombone Choir

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Brian Hecht

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

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