HÉCTOR SALCEDO
BIOGRAPHY & AWARDS
Hector M. Salcedo is the Music Director of St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. He began his musical studies at the age of eight and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Gregorian Chant from the Sacred Music School in Guadalajara in 1998. He later continued his advanced studies in Rome at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music under the guidance of Monsignor Valentin Miserachs.
“His works have been performed across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.”
In Rome, Mr. Salcedo served as Music Director at the Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio al Caravita, organist at St. Pius V and San Marco al Campidoglio, assistant organist at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, and member of the Cappella Giulia and Coro del Vicariato choirs of St. Peter’s. He was also appointed Organist for State Funerals in Italy.
“Winner of the 2008 International Composition Competition in Castellana Grotte.”
Winner of the 2008 Associazione Musicale Amici Della Musica Castellana Grotte International Composition Competition, his works continue to be performed internationally. Prior to arriving in the United States, he served as Music Director and organist at Guadalajara’s Metropolitan Cathedral and Prefect of Studies at the Academy of Sacred Music. In 2019, he was awarded third prize at the University of Michigan’s Organ Improvisation Competition.
Arrangements, Composition & New Works
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“Beyond performance and teaching, his work as a composer and arranger continues to evolve internationally.”
Hector M. Salcedo has over fifteen years of experience arranging and composing music for voices and instruments. His work spans a wide range of styles and technical levels, serving both educational and professional contexts.
His compositions and arrangements have been performed internationally in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Albania, South Korea, and throughout North and South America, reflecting a strong commitment to both tradition and contemporary musical expression.
Whether you are seeking a new composition, an original arrangement, or a commissioned work tailored to your ensemble, Hector welcomes the opportunity to collaborate closely and bring each musical project to life.
News / Novedades
Updates, concerts, new works, classes and upcoming activities.
Sunday Mass
St. Malachy Catholic Church
JAN 18
Sunday Mass
St. Malachy Catholic Church
JAN 25