Andrew Fresquez is an educator, clinician, and adjudicator based out of Southern California. He is currently a graduate student at UCLA, pursuing a master of music in wind conducting, studying under Travis J. Cross. At UCLA, Fresquez collaborates with and serves as teaching assistant for the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the “Solid Gold Sound” Bruin Marching Band. In addition, he also guest conducts the Brass Ensemble and uclaFLUX contemporary music ensemble. He received his bachelor of music in instrumental performance on bass trombone at California State University, Fullerton, with an emphasis in music education. Previous conducting instructors include Dustin Barr, Gregory Whitmore, and Jeff Malecki.