about haziel

Haziel Angeles, from Los Angeles, California, is a versatile freelance flutist and educator, specializing in flute, alto flute, and piccolo. He holds an Associate in Music degree from Pasadena City College, where he studied under Boglárka Kiss, and a Bachelor in Music degree, cum laude, from California State University, Northridge, where he trained with Heather Clark and Sandy Kipp Illes.

Since beginning his teaching career in 2016, Haziel has been an active woodwind and flute instructor at North Hollywood High School and Walter Reed Middle School. While performance remains a deep passion, Haziel has devoted much of his professional energy to education, blending his artistry with mentorship. He currently serves as Program Coordinator for The EduCare Foundation, where he creates safe, supportive learning environments that allow young people to expand their skills, explore their creativity, and develop as musicians and artists. Within this role, he frequently mentors young flutists and facilitates large-scale performance events and masterclasses throughout the Los Angeles area.

Haziel’s dedication to both performance and education has earned him significant recognition. He won the Pasadena City College Concerto Competition in 2017 and has received honors including the Music Teachers Association Award, Jonathan Kenion Music Award, PCC Orchestra Honors, the SFVM Soloist Award in 2024, and a nomination for the National Expanded Learning Educator Award in 2023. He has performed in masterclasses with renowned flutists such as Anne Zentner, Ian Clarke, Carol Wincenc, Nicola Mazzanti, and Gary Woodward, and was accepted into the “21st Century Flutist” program in 2018. In 2025, he recorded flute for Caleb Washburn’s album The House That Built Itself and continues to be sought after for organizing performance events and teaching masterclasses across LAUSD schools.

Outside of his professional commitments, Haziel enjoys morning runs, practicing yoga, meditation, exploring indie music, watching movies, and contributing to nonprofit work.