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José Rocha graduated with honors from the University of Florida receiving Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. While in Florida, Mr. Rocha taught orchestra at Jewett Academy, Jewett School of the Arts, and Polk Community College. In addition to teaching, Mr. Rocha kept a very busy schedule performing with the Southwest Florida Symphony (Ft. Myers), the Orlando Philharmonic, Savannah Symphony (GA), Columbus Symphony (GA), the Strauss Symphony of America, Ray Price, Glenn Frey, Frank Sinatra Jr., Marvin Hamlish, Ray Charles and others. In the summer of 1994, Mr. Rocha was selected to perform with the prestigious Jugend Schwyz Orchestra in Switzerland. In 1995, Mr. Rocha returned to Europe as soloist with the Texas State University Orchestra, playing in such places as the Chopin Conservatory in Poland. In addition to conducting the GHYO String Ensemble, Mr. Rocha serves as Director of Orchestras at Johnston Middle School (HISD) and Lone Star College. He is working on his Doctoral Degree in Music at the University of Houston. Mr. Rocha has a young daughter, Sarah, who is enrolled in the cello class at Parker Elementary. When available, Mr. Rocha and his wife, Jeanette Shackelford, play with the Symphony of Southeast Texas. |
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