Alec Hiller
Baltimore School of the Arts
Baltimore-based double bassist and educator Alec Hiller has dedicated his life to sharing the joy of music through both performance and teaching. Whether performing on stage, mentoring students, or making music at home with his wife and two children, Alec believes music has the power to inspire, connect, and enrich lives.
A sought-after freelance musician, Alec performs regularly with the Washington National Opera and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A former member of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, he has also performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and numerous other professional ensembles throughout the East Coast. These experiences have allowed him to collaborate with world-class musicians while deepening his appreciation for the artistry and connection that live performance creates.
Alec is equally passionate about music education and currently serves on the faculty of the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he enjoys helping young musicians develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music. He previously served as Director of Orchestras at Sudbrook Magnet Middle School and taught at the Peabody Preparatory, experiences that further shaped his commitment to developing the next generation
of musicians. He believes every student has a unique artistic voice and strives to create a supportive
environment where they can grow both as musicians and as individuals.
Alec earned his Master of Music in Double Bass Performance from McGill University and his Bachelor of
Music from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.
A sought-after freelance musician, Alec performs regularly with the Washington National Opera and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. A former member of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, he has also performed with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and numerous other professional ensembles throughout the East Coast. These experiences have allowed him to collaborate with world-class musicians while deepening his appreciation for the artistry and connection that live performance creates.
Alec is equally passionate about music education and currently serves on the faculty of the Baltimore School for the Arts, where he enjoys helping young musicians develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music. He previously served as Director of Orchestras at Sudbrook Magnet Middle School and taught at the Peabody Preparatory, experiences that further shaped his commitment to developing the next generation
of musicians. He believes every student has a unique artistic voice and strives to create a supportive
environment where they can grow both as musicians and as individuals.
Alec earned his Master of Music in Double Bass Performance from McGill University and his Bachelor of
Music from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University.
