Ricardo Reyna

Hometown

Guadalajara Jal. Mexico

Education

Trumpet Performance Andrews University,MI

Performance Certificate in Conducting at La Sierra University

Masters in Arts of Teaching at La Sierra University

Masters in Conducting at Azuza Pacific University

Instrument

Trumpet

Biography
Ricardo Reyna is a musician and educator with a love for the arts and music education. He is passionate about providing students with high-quality music education, striving to inspire and motivate while cultivating a deeper love and understanding of music.

Reyna has been co-director of several music festivals looking to expose youth to excellence in music and inspire composers and musicians in the Hispanic community.

Reyna earned his Bachelor of Music from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI and a Performance Certificate in Conducting and working on a Masters in Music Education from La Sierra University in Riverside, CA.

Currently, Reyna serves as Music Director for the Glendale Adventist Academy and as Director of the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) at La Sierra University. Reyna resides in Riverside, California with his wife, soprano Juliana Baioni.

What inspired you to go into music?

I like to play music because it gives me frequent opportunities to express kindness to others

What is an interesting fact about you?

I speak Spanish.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

Traveling and Going to Concerts.

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

Making music with Mission Philharmonic

Favorite Musical Quote:

“Where words fail, music speaks.”

–Hans Christian Andersen