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Teresa Orozco-Petersen
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Flutist Teresa Orozco-Petersen's musical activities range from orchestral player and contractor, recording artist, studio musician, musical director and founder of the chamber ensembles of "Ovation Chamber Music". As a teacher and mentor to over 40 young musicians, she is now in her fifth year as conductor for the Avant Flute Choir of the San Jose Youth Symphony Organization. As a contract musician, for the past 21 years, she has been assistant principal and 2nd flute of the Monterey Symphony, 9 years as principal flute of New Music Works. She also performs regularly as sub-contract player for the Carmel Bach Festival, Opera San Jose, West Bay Opera and Santa Cruz Symphony. In addition, Teresa specializes in jazz and Latin music, and performs as a member of the 10-piece salsa band, Mambo Tropical, as well as, Orquesta Gitano, Havana Jazz, El Desayuno and is a regular guest artist with The James Robinson Group.
Mrs. Orozco-Petersen received her BA/MA in music performance from San Jose State University with high honors, Magnum Cum Laude, under the tutelage of Isabelle Chapuis-Starr. She has also studied extensively with Maria Tamburrino, Barbara Breeden, Lloyd Gowen, and has had master classes with Jean-Pierre Rampal, Julius Baker, Ransom Wilson, Robert Stallman, and Keith Underwood. Mrs. Orozco-Petersen resides in San Jose with her husband and three children. They often perform together as a family in operas, retirement homes, churches and hospitals as well as headliners at the famed Parkview Elementary Talent Show.
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