Ricardo Reyna

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Ricardo Reyna is a trumpet player, conductor, and music educator located in the Los Angeles area. He is dedicated to offering students top-notch music education, aiming to encourage and energize them while fostering a greater appreciation and knowledge of music. Reyna has co-directed various music festivals that aim to introduce young people to outstanding music and inspire composers and musicians in the Latin American community. Currently, he holds the position of Music Director at Glendale Adventist Academy.

Mr. Reyna has received trumpet instruction from Robert Schaer, David Washburn, Rob Frear, Jon Lewis, Jordi Albert, Jeffrey Smith, and Alonso Armenta. He has also received conducting training from Herbert Blomstedt, Leonard Slatkin, Larry J. Livingston, Jerry Junkin, Kevin Sedatole, Travis J. Cross, Giovanni Santos, and John Burdett. Recently, he has been invited to participate in programs such as the Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive, UCLA Conducting Workshop, Michigan State University Conducting Workshop, and La Sierra University Conducting Workshop.

Reyna completed his Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. He also obtained a Performance Certificate in Conducting from La Sierra University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Arts of Teaching at La Sierra University in Riverside, CA.