Our guest this morning is Ray Vizcarra, Redondo Union High School Director of Bands.
Ray graduated from Fresno State University with an emphasis in Performance and Music Education. He also studied music performance at Northern Michigan University and Ohio State.
Ray held the principal trombonist position in the South Bay Youth Orchestra, Fresno Youth Symphony and California Jr. Philharmonic. He was chosen to perform as a soloist at the Salzburg Institute in Austria, Germany, and Italy.
As an educator, Ray is credited for his work resurrecting the Fairfax High School (LAUSD) music program which had been defunct for twenty years. During his seven year tenure at Fairfax, the band won three championships and received multiple Excellent and Superior ratings.
In January 2014, Ray arrived at Redondo Union High School and continues his musical achievement legacy, with Redondo Union student musicians earning unanimous Superior ratings. His students won 1st place with a Gold rating at the Heritage Festival, placing Redondo among the top 10% of all high school groups nationally. In 2014, the RUHS band and dance guard earned several 1st place wins and five sweepstakes awards. In 2015, the band and guard earned a number of 1st place wins, 7 Sweepstakes, and eventually won the Division 4A State Championship. Ray plans to continue creating positive musical experiences for students at Redondo Union High School.
The State Championship is a huge deal for RUHS and a point of pride for the residents and City of Redondo Beach and this morning, we’re going to hear from the man who led the way.
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