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Joe Ortiguera

Violinist Joe Ortiguera has delighted audiences all over with his unforgettable performances of Philippine music.

As a student at the University of the Philippines, he performed numerous recitals throughout the country under the guidance of teachers Alfonso “Coke” Bolipata, Sergio Esmillia and Arturo Molina.

A versatile musician, Ortiguera’s musical credits range widely from recently performing... at Carnegie Hall, making a music video with American country band the Dixie Chicks to collaborating with the rock band Kansas.

Currently he performs with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra and serves as Assistant Concertmaster in the Tupelo Symphony Orchestra and Meridian Symphony Orchestra.

As an educator, he has taught at the University of Minnesota, University of Louisville, University of Alabama, Alabama State University and currently at the University of Montevallo.

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Joe Ortiguera attended the University of Minnesota earning a Bachelor of Music –Cum Laude and Master of Education degree. He also earned a Master of Music from the University of Louisville and is completing his Doctorate at The University of Alabama. His teachers included Eriks Klavins, Young-Nam Kim, J. Patrick Rafferty, Peter Rovit, Jubal Fulks and Jenny Gregoire.