Stephanie Marquez

Hometown

Hemet, California

Education

Riverside City College, Associates of the Arts for Transfer 2021-2024

Cal State University Fullerton, Music Performance, 2024-Present

Instrument

Oboe

Biography

Oboist Stephanie Marquez is currently obtaining her Bacherlors degree as a student at California State University of Fullerton where she will be continuing her studies under Dr. Rong-Huey Liu. She recently graduated from Riverside City College with her Associates of the Arts for Transfer and is exhilarated to be moving forward as a Music Performance major. Stephanie also teaches both privavtely and through the Corona-Norco Unified School District where she closely resides. She has been playing oboe going on 8+ years and within has been a part of numerous ensembles from RCC including the Wind Ensemble, Community Orchestra, and chamber groups all as principle oboe. Outside of school, Stephanie has played three seasons with the Coachella Valley Symphony, one season with the Claremont Young Musicians Orchestra (CYMO), and one season with the Moreno Valley Wind Symphony. She currently freelances between LA County and Riverside County.

What inspired you to go into music?

I was officially inspired to pursue a path of music through the guidance of my colleagues. Durng my time at RCC I met so many amazing people, many I now consider my closest friends, and was so touched by their love of music that I could not resist the life of a musician. If it meant that I would go on to create such wonderful connections and relationships sharing each other's joy then I was all for it!

What is an interesting fact about you?

I absolutely LOVE to collect enamel pins from any new destination I visit.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

Some activities I like to indulge in are tending to my garden, tending to my pets (turtles, fish, a guinea pig, and a family dog), DIY projects, and crocheting.

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

I am so excited to meet new people and play as a new group!

Favorite Musical Quote:

"What passion cannot music raise and quell!"

-John Dryden