Rebecca Ortiz

Rebecca Ortiz is currently studying at the University of Colorado Boulder pursuing her doctoral degree in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy under the tutelage of Dr. Ryan Gardner. Originally from Laredo, Texas, Rebecca received her B.M. Degree from The University of Texas at Austin - Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music, and her M.M. Degree from Southern Methodist University - Meadows School of the Arts. 

Rebecca has been an avid chamber musician, freelance artist, and private lesson teacher for the last 8 years. In addition to her teaching and freelance career Rebecca has been actively competing in national music competitions. Her most recent accomplishments include first place in the 2022 National Trumpet Competition Small Ensemble Division, winner of the 2021 Music Teachers National Association Young Artist Brass Solo Division Colorado, winner of the 2021 Music Teachers National Association West-Central Solo Division, semi-finalist for the 2022 Roger Voisin Memorial International Trumpet Competition, and semi-finalist for the National Trumpet Competition graduate solo-division.