Rodolfo Espinoza

Rodolfo Espinoza is an Adjunct Professor in Music Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a native of Iquique, Chile with 23 years of combined academic and performance experience. His work bridges university instruction, high school education, and community music leadership across Acadiana.

His educational qualifications include:

• Master of Music Performance from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Bachelor of Music Education from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Specializing in jazz performance and music education, Espinoza directs Lafayette High School's Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo while leading the Skyliners of Acadiana Big Band since 2010. His performance expertise spans saxophone and bassoon across regional venues, supported by a private teaching studio focused on woodwind instruction and ensemble development.

Major recognitions include:

• 2006–2007 LHS, Lafayette Parish, and Louisiana Regional Teacher of the Year
• 2011 Louisiana Association of Educators Teacher of the Year
• 2012 National Education Award for Teaching Excellence and Pearson Global Learning Fellowship
• League of Women Voters Safeguarding Democracy Award

Professional engagement encompasses presidency of the Lafayette Parish Association of Educators and memberships in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Louisiana Association of Educators, and National Education Association, reflecting his dual commitment to music pedagogy and civic education.