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SOPHIA PATELLA

Collaborative Accompanist and Freelance Musician, Cuyamaca College’s Performing Arts Department

Sophia Patella is a seasoned collaborative accompanist and versatile freelance musician based in Southern California, currently engaged with Cuyamaca College’s Performing Arts Department.

JONATHAN BOOTS

Music Education Major and Trumpet Performer, San Diego State University

Jonathan Boots is a dedicated Music Education major at San Diego State University (SDSU), recognized for his leadership in music education and proficiency in trumpet performance.

BRYCE SHINOHARA

Collaborative Accompanist and Pianist, San Diego State University School of Music and Dance

Bryce Shinohara is a skilled collaborative accompanist at the San Diego State University (SDSU) School of Music and Dance, celebrated for his versatility and expertise in piano performance across various musical genres.

KELSIE RICH

Educator and Music Program Lead, SANMAC, Santee School District

Kelsie Rich is a passionate educator in the Santee School District, where she combines her Biology degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and teaching credential from San Diego Christian College with her lifelong love for music.

KAITLYN GEVISS

Violinist and Music Educator, San Diego City Ballet Orchestra and Grossmont Symphony Orchestra

Kaitlyn Geviss is a distinguished violinist based in San Diego, with a robust educational foundation in Music Education from Cal Poly Pomona, enhanced by further studies at Grossmont and Cuyamaca Community Colleges.

SOPHIA SEPULVADO

Music Student and Euphonium Performer, Cuyamaca College

Sophia Sepulvado, born into a musical family in Austin, Texas, was immersed in a variety of musical genres from an early age. Her parents, both musicians, played in bands during the vibrant Austin music scene of the late '90s and early 2000s, providing Sophia with a rich foundation in music.

KAIDEN LOPEZ

Percussion Specialist and College Band Performer, Cuyamaca College

Kaiden Lopez is an enthusiastic musician specializing in percussion, proficient with a diverse range of orchestral and tribal instruments. His classical training, enriched by cultural influences, enables him to create unique musical compositions and performances.

SLAINE MILLER

Musician Specializing in Tuba Performance

Slaine Miller, hailing from Valley Springs, CA, is a musician with a profound passion for music discovered in the 5th grade with the euphonium, transitioning to the tuba by the 7th grade—a change that has significantly shaped his musical journey.

ATHENA LINDQUIST

Music Education Major and Clarinetist, Cuyamaca College Concert Band

Athena Lindquist is a dedicated Music Education major at Cuyamaca College, where she is a committed member of the Concert Band. With over a decade of experience playing the clarinet, she has honed her skills since elementary school.

JACK GATES

Music Education Major Specializing in Trombone and Euphonium, San Diego State University

Jack Gates is a Music Education major at San Diego State University, specializing in trombone and euphonium, with extensive experience across a broad range of brass and woodwind instruments.

ZOE GARI

String Bass Player, Percussionist, and Music Educator

Zoe Gari is a dedicated string bass player and percussionist, currently engaged with the City Ballet Orchestra and teaching violin in the Lemon Grove District.

KRISTIE MACOGAY

Violinist, Music Educator, and Creative Project Collaborator

Kristie Macogay is a versatile violinist with eighteen years of experience, known for her performances with the San Diego Philharmonic Orchestra and her active involvement in creative projects.

JAMES SEPULVADO

Founder, Associate Professor of Music and Chair, Performing Arts Department, Cuyamaca College

James Sepulvado is a distinguished figure in the music education and performance community in San Diego, renowned for his profound influence on musical pedagogy and community music initiatives. He holds the position of Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Performing Arts Department at Cuyamaca College.

KENDRICK JENNINGS

Sound Engineer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Music Educator, Lemon Grove After School Music Program

Kendrick Jennings is an accomplished sound engineer, teacher, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter, with a particular expertise in electric bass and piano.

JACOB PURCELL

Brass Instrument Specialist and French Horn Player, Cuyamaca College Band and Wind Ensemble

Jacob Purcell is a seasoned musician with a rich background in brass instruments and piano, currently showcasing his talents on the French horn with the Cuyamaca College band and Wind Ensemble.

SAMAI VALDEZ

Euphonium Player and Music Educator, Cuyamaca College Concert Band

Samai Valdez is a classical Euphonium player and dedicated music educator, currently performing with the Cuyamaca College Concert Band.

LAUREN RINDT

Music Education Major and Multi-Instrumentalist, San Diego State University

Lauren Rindt is a Music Education major at San Diego State University, proficient in cello, piano, percussion, and clarinet, and an active participant in various university ensembles.

IVY VIGIL

Middle School Orchestra Teacher and Woodwind Specialist, Poway Unified School District

Ivy Vigil is a dedicated middle school orchestra teacher in the Poway Unified School District, specializing in woodwind instruments, with a deep focus on the bassoon. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from San Diego State University and a California Teaching Credential.

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