Joel Lopez

Hometown

Riverside, California

Education

Riverside City College, Bachelors in Music, 2019-2023

Instrument

Trombone

Biography

Joel Lopez is an incoming student to Cal Baptist University. His emphasis is music education at the high school level. He began playing trombone in high school at Corona High School in his senior year. After that period he went on to march with the RCC Marching Tigers from 2019-2023. He also marched with Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps in 2023 and continues to support the corps through the behind the scenes.

What inspired you to go into music?

Being able to create music and meet new people.

What is an interesting fact about you?

I enjoy traveling to new places and being able to see and try new things.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

I often like to play video games and hang out with my family. I also love going to Disney.

What are you most excited for about this 2024-2025 season?

I’m excited to be a part of something new and exciting with some people that I already know and meeting new people!

Favorite Musical Quote:

Music should be your escape

-Missy Elliot