Welcome to the H Project Performing Arts Association — HPPAA
Expanding Musical Boundaries. Igniting Creativity.
Inspiring the Next Generation.
What We Do
🎶 Commission & Perform: We sponsor and premiere original compositions and daring arrangements.
🌍 Collaborate & Innovate: We unite with artists, academics, and organizations worldwide to create unique cross-disciplinary works.
🎓 Educate & Inspire: Our masterclasses, workshops, and mentorship programs empower musicians of all ages.
🎷 Celebrate Jazz & Beyond: With projects like the Double Vision Jazz Ensemble and the Austin Jazz Composers Collective, we highlight jazz’s rich history while exploring new horizons.
Events
September 10 - November 1
🎶🎨 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘
𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒔
𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬—𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒄𝒌, 𝑻𝑿
Jan—Feb 2026
🎶🎨 𝑷𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒄:
✨ 𝑨 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒐 𝑬𝒙𝒉𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒂𝒛𝒛 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒕
Brazosport, TX
Founded in 2011 by award-winning jazz pianist and composer Hank Hehmsoth, the HPPAA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit redefining the jazz, world music, and contemporary art music experience from Austin and San Marcos, Texas.
Our Mission
We bring the transformative power of music to diverse audiences through innovative commissions, captivating performances, and educational outreach. Our projects foster creativity, bridge cultural divides, and connect people through the universal language of music.
🎥 Spotlight Projects & Performances
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Double Vision on FOX 7:
Good Day Austin
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Visual Rhythms: Time Space Fabrics
at Brazosport College (Jan-Feb 2026)
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Supple Music Series:
Double Vision Live
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Three Shades of Blue
Chamber jazz commissioned by the Kandinsky Trio
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Ritú Del Sol Andes: Diem
Ballet score commissioned by Ballet Austin
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X-trusions: A Déjà Vu in 4D
premier: International Conference on Latin-American and Modern Music.
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Lady Bird Johnson
Documentary score commissioned by the U.S. National Park Service
Education & Mentorship
Dean’s Seminar: Creativity and the Next Generation
Live jazz performance and discussion series.
GRAMMY in the Schools
Connecting students with GRAMMY-winning musicians in interactive sessions
Copland Fund for Music Award
We are honored to receive a prestigious grant from the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, recognizing our innovative work in jazz composition, education, and performance.
This support enables us to:
Perform new works live
Compose and commission groundbreaking music
Expand educational outreach to aspiring jazz artists
Stay Connected
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“HPPAA celebrates the fusion of creativity and tradition, crafting music that tells a powerful story, resonates deeply, and pushes the boundaries of artistic expression.”
