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Spring Forward!
Posted on 07. May, 2013 by Raquel.
Well, the Spring Semester is coming to an end and I am ready for the Summer! The month of April was busy, busy, busy! Some of the highlights were hosting the Ohio ITG conference, participating in the NABBA competitions/events, performing as a soloist… and of course teaching! I am looking forward to finishing the recording [...]
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Corneting in the Blue Grass
Posted on 07. Mar, 2013 by Raquel.
Some recent performance in 2013 presented through pics and video. I was a featured soloist with the Lexington Brass Band, performed in a recital of cornet ensembles, and performed a recital at the Boone County Library (KY). Here are some videos of the library performance:
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Ohio ITG @ NKU
Posted on 24. Nov, 2012 by Raquel.
The Ohio Chapter of the International Trumpet Guild and host Dr. Raquel Rodriquez are proud to announce the organization of its annual meeting (OITG2013) on April 6, 2013 at Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY! The event this year will be a Tri-State conference as it will feature student trumpet ensembles from Ohio, Kentucky, and [...]
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Autumn Leaves
Posted on 17. Oct, 2012 by Raquel.
Digging the leaves changing color, Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte’s, the cooler weather, and FOOTBALL!!! The Fall is my favorite season, always has been. Let’s catch up! So labor day weekend consisted again of participating in the DCA Championships with Star United. We were fortunate again this year in winning the mini-corps championships. The event [...]
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Athena Brass Band
Posted on 18. Jun, 2012 by Raquel.
I just got back from Kalamazoo, Michigan from the International Women’s Brass Conference (IWBC). It was held on the campus of Western Michigan University on June 6-10, 2012. It was a phenomenal event that featured many performances, masterclasses/clinics, and much socializing. I was there to perform with the Athena Brass Band, a traditional British Brass [...]
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ITG 2012 Perspective
Posted on 29. May, 2012 by Raquel.
Just got back from a great International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Conference in Columbus, Georgia. It was a great conference filled with great performances and great people! I had previously attended 2 other conferences (1995 & 2003 – one day at each) while a student, but this was the first time I attendedĀ for the entire [...]








