We are heartbroken by the recent loss of our beloved friend, student, and bandmate, Dominic Hernandez.

Dominic embodied everything that we hold most dear about BHS Jazz. He loved music passionately. He was the Jazz Ensemble’s beautiful lead trumpet player who led the band with a huge, golden sound and perfect jazz phrasing. He was an exciting soloist whose playing referenced the jazz greats, but was also all his own. Dominic was a leader who made everyone around him sound better, and offered kindness and support to all of us. Dominic’s dedication to goodness was also evidenced in his work for social justice – he served on BHS Jazz’s Equity and Inclusion Committee, and worked tirelessly mentoring younger music students.