ARTISTIC STAFF

Erica Ochoa studied Violin Performance and Music Education at the University of Northern Colorado and Arizona State University, respectively. Erica is also an accomplished vocalist and guitarist.  She has studied not only classical music through the years, but jazz, fiddle, rock, and mariachi.  Erica has played in many groups over the span of her multi-decade career, including Mariachi San Jose, the Grand Junction Symphony, the Greeley Philharmonic as well as played with many notable jazz artists including Christian McBride, Geoffrey Keezer and Peter Sprague. 

Tomás Acosta - Director, Las Voces de San Diego

Tomás Acosta is a choral conductor, piano teacher, and vocal coach with over 20 years of experience.  He holds a Master's degree in Choral Conducting from the Universidad Veracruzana, where he was invited as a guest conductor and collaborator in concerts and festivals.  His areas of expertise include opera, recital, sacred, barbershop, musical theatre, Mexican folk, and modern music.

Natalie Diaz has taught ballet folklorico joined the CHMS faculty in Spring 2023 after teaching for 3+ years in community and school programs.  She is a passionate leader for youth and enjoys sharing her love for dance and Mexican culture!

Hector Gonzalez - Trumpet

Leo Lerma - Trumpet

Daniel Chavez - Violin

Benjamin Mora - Armonia

René Velazco - Armonia

Christopher Behrens - Armonia

Abigail Mondragon - Armonia

Alejandro Ornelas Caro - Violin