Roger Duran

Hometown

Pomona, California

Education

UC Irvine, B. Mus. Trumpet Performance, 2017-2022

UC Irvine, B.S. Math, 2017-2022

CSU Fullerton M.S. Mechanical Engineering 2022-Present

Instrument

Trumpet

Biography

Roger Duran is currently studying for a Masters in Mechanical Engineering at CSU Fullerton. He obtained his Bachelors of Music at UC Irvine, where he studied trumpet performance under Barry Perkins. Roger currently performs in the Redlands Chamber Orchestra, and manages both the music and video production for the orchestra’s performances.

What inspired you to go into music?

Hearing film music has always been one of my favorites, and it has been a dream for me to get the opportunity to record on a score.

What is an interesting fact about you?

I am fluent in Spanish, and am currently studying Japanese.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

Playing Trading Card Games such as Disney Lorcana, watching anime, and going rock climbing.

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

I’m looking forward to performing a variety of both classical and pops music. Film music is my favorite so looking forward to programs with this!

Favorite Musical Quote:

“To regret the past, to hope in the future, and never to be satisfied with the present, that is what I spend my life doing”

-Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky