Director and Staff

Joseph N. Castillo, Director

Mr. Castillo (pronounced kuh-stil-yo) has been the Instrumental Music Director at Troy High School since the fall of 2000.  Duties include Warrior Band and Guard, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Guitar.  With his wife, Wendy E. Castillo, they are raising their children (Melina b. 2011 and Darien b. 2014) and enjoying music, camping, and relaxing when they can.

Education

Masters of Conducting, 2007 Southern Oregon University

Music Teaching Credential, 1999 California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, 1998 California State University, Fullerton

Professional Experience

Band Director, Montclair High School 1999 to 2000

Instrumental Music Director, Troy High School 2000 to Present

SCSBOA Presenter, Teaching Guitar by Non-Guitar Players

Clarinetist, various groups including:  Fullerton Community Band, Yorba Linda Symphony, OC Winds

Hirem Rivera, Percussion Instructor

Hiram Rivera is a freelance percussionist. He has been teaching percussion at Troy since 2018. He studied percussion at CSU Fullerton and completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2018.  Hiram has performed with many symphony orchestras in the greater Los Angeles/Orange County. Hiram also has performing experience in the marching arts and enjoys teaching all styles of percussion. When he is not performing he enjoys biking, tennis and spending time with family and friends.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, 2018 California State University, Fullerton

Professional Experience

Percussion Instructor, various schools including: Troy HS, Walnut HS, Anaheim HS, Western HS, Orange View MS

Percussionist, various ensembles including: Orchestra Collective of Orange County, Dana Point Symphony, Huntington Beach Symphony, La Mirada Symphony, Orchestra Santa Monica and Millennial Choirs and Orchestras.