Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Alec Blazek joined the Nashville Symphony as 2nd Trumpet in 2016. Since arriving in Nashville, he has become a regular in the local recording and music scenes, working with the Blair Brass Quintet, Nashville Concerto Orchestra, Gateway Chamber Orchestra and more. Prior to joining the NSO, Alec performed regularly with the Terre Haute Symphony, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, New Mexico Philharmonic, Opera Southwest, and as guest principal of the Santa Fe Symphony. He has performed on national tours with the New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players, the Blue Knights, and Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps.

Alec is also an active educator and clinician, working with students of all ages across Middle Tennessee, performing educational shows with the NSO Brass Quintet, and in the summers teaching brass with the Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps. Blazek studied at Indiana University and the University of New Mexico. His primary teachers include John Marchiando, Michael Ellzey, and John Rommel. He has attended the National Orchestral Institute, the Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, and Aspen Music Festival, and has had the opportunity to work with many great artists, including Ray Mase, Kevin Cobb, Mark Inouye, Tom Hooten, and Chris Martin. When not performing or practicing, he enjoys going on scenic bike rides, reading, cooking, playing chess, and exploring the local food scene.