Alexander Antonio Acosta

Mr./Sr. Alexander Antonio Acosta (AAA) is an accomplished musician, educator, and bandleader from Allentown, Pennsylvania. With nearly two decades of performance and instructional experience & earning his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Kutztown University, he has served as a music educator and former Band Director & Instrumental Music Teacher at Louis E. Dieruff High School, overseeing comprehensive band, orchestral, and Latin music programs as well as private teaching. An active performer specializing in trombone and vocals, Alexander has performed extensively across the United States in genre-spanning ensembles—including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Jazz, Ska, and Funk. His performance resume highlights appearances with local bands such as PA Mambo Orquestra, Adrian Anthony and the Sounds of Hipnosis, MakoSwing, Mambo Kaliente, Clave Legacy, Wonton Soups, Let’s Dance Big Band, HiRise & The Sounds of the City, and more! These experiences have taken him to high-profile stages alongside international Latin music icons. These icons include legendary Latin artists such as El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico, Jerry Rivera, La India, Hector Acosta, Grupo Mania, Judy Torres, Brenda K. Starr, Oro Solido & Michael Stuart and American Artists such as Sugarhill Gang, Montell Jordan, Morrisday and The Time! Performing on the NYC Salsa Cruise.com and having multiple appearances at Bethlehem’s Musikfest, as well as touring the united states from Ohio and all the way to Texas! Passionate about community advocacy and cultural heritage, Mr. Alexander A. Acosta continuously shares his expertise through private instruction, ensemble directing, and community music clinics across Pennsylvania. He remains intentionally impactful in and outside of the classroom and on stage.