University of California, Los Angeles:

• Herb Alpert School of Music
  
• Regent Scholarship Recipient
  
• Optimist Grant Recipient
• Merlone Scholarship Recipient
  
• Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarship Recipient
  
• Global Jazz Studies Scholarship Recipient

Antelope Valley College:

• Department of Music
  
• Jazz Performance & Music Education
  
• Advanced Jazz Ensemble
  
• Jazz Improvisation Program

​​Certifications:

• CPR Certified
  
• First Aid Administration Certified
  
• USA Swimming Junior Coach (2022-2024)

​UCLA Masterclass Session Training : 

• Duane Benjamin Gluck Fellows Honors Ensemble 01/10/25-03/11/25 
  
• Robert Hertz Herbie Hancock Institute 03/11/25 
  
• Bokoni Dyer Herb Alpert School of Music Undergraduate Studies Masterclass 03/18/25

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cruz anthony herrera

Community Service Accomplishments:

Professional Overview:

Education:

Cruz Anthony Herrera is a multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans music performance, creative writing, acting, and music education. With over a decade of professional experience, Cruz has established himself as a versatile performer and dedicated educator.

As a musician, Cruz specializes in drum set and percussion across multiple genres, with particular expertise in jazz, Latin jazz, and contemporary styles. His training includes work with renowned instructors such as Peter Michael Escovedo, Professor Dave Tull of Pasadena City College, and Professor Clayton Cameron at UCLA.

In the literary arts, Cruz has received national recognition for his poetry and spoken word compositions, with published works and award-winning pieces that address themes of social justice, identity, and hope.

Cruz is equally committed to education and community service, providing free music instruction to underserved communities and developing comprehensive music education curriculums.

Certificate Of Appreciation: Black History Month

• 2023: City of Palmdale
• Recognition for community drumline instruction and cultural contributions

National Spark Charity Award:

• 2018: National Spark Foundation
• Outstanding community service and charitable contributions

​​Free Community Music Instruction:

• ​2020-2024: Drumline, Bucket Drumming
  
• Universal Unique Drill Team and Drum Squad
• Sacred Heart Parish

​​UCLA Fire Victims Fundraiser:

• 2025: Regent Scholarship Society community relief fund
• Financial reporter and cashier for disaster relief fundraising

​UCLA Thanksgiving Appreciation Organizer:

• 2024: Christian Students at UCLA
• Lead organizer for custodian and kitchen staff appreciation event
  

​​Dockweiler Beach Clean-Up Participant:

• 2024: Regent Scholarship Society
• Environmental community service and beach preservation
  

​​Los Angeles Midnight Mission Volunteer:

• 2024: Regent Scholarship Society
• Regular volunteer service for homeless outreach and support