Andres Moeller

Andres Moeller joins the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra as a full-time bass trombonist for his first season. A senior at Lafayette High School, he is excited to spend his final year performing with the school’s Wind Ensemble under the direction of Brad Balog.  

Moeller is deeply grateful for the strong support system that has shaped his musical journey. He extends special thanks to his father for teaching him how to play, giving regular lessons, and always being there to practice with. He also acknowledges the guidance of Doug Bert, a local jazz trombonist whose instruction helped him earn spots in JazzU and the Missouri All-State Jazz Band; Jonathan Hunzecker, a classically trained tenor trombonist who has strengthened his musicality and technique; and the band staff at Lafayette High School, who have consistently pushed him to grow as a musician. 

His musical accolades include selection to the 2025 Missouri All-State Jazz Band, 2024 Missouri All-State Band, and 2023 District Honor Band, as well as receiving top ratings for solo performances at both district and state levels. Moeller is an alumnus of the Jazz St. Louis program (2024–2025), Webster University Community Music School Jazz Ensemble (2021–2022), St. Charles Summer Jazz Camp (2022), and the University of Missouri Trombone Summer Camp (2022).  

Beyond tenor and bass trombone, Moeller has performed in school and church ensembles on trumpet, euphonium, and tuba. Outside of music, he enjoys playing volleyball with friends, shooting basketball with his brother, and attending musicals at the Fox Theatre and the Muny. While experienced in both concert and jazz settings, Moeller is excited to explore orchestral performance for the first time with the YO.