Lara Urrutia, D.M.A.

EDUCATION

University of Southern California Doctor of Musical Arts, Keyboard Collaborative Arts (2022)

Academic Emphasis in Music Teaching and Learning

Minor fields in Early Music and Arts Leadership

University of Redlands Master of Music, Piano Performance (2006)

University of Redlands Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance (2003)

Keyboard Collaborative Arts studies with Kevin Fitz-Gerald, University of Southern California (2017-2020)

Harpsichord studies with Lucinda Carver, University of Southern California (2019)

Piano studies with Louanne Long, University of Redlands (1996-2006)

Organ studies with Jeffrey H. Rickard, University of Redlands (2004)

Piano studies with Cordelia Hoffer, Mozarteum. Salzburg, Austria (2002)

Piano studies with Shan Wilmot, La Sierra University (1994-1995)

POSITIONS

Senior Lecturer II, University of Redlands (Fall 2025)

Collaborative Pianist and Organist, Claremont United Methodist Church (Summer 2025-current)

Temporary Collaborative Artist, Riverside City College (Fall 2025)

Artist Teacher, Community School of Music and the Arts (2007-current)

Adjunct Piano Faculty, California Baptist University (Fall 2022)

Staff Collaborative Pianist, California Baptist University (2020-2022)

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California (2017-2020)

Staff Collaborative Pianist, University of Redlands (2018-2019, 2006-2007)

Senior Lecturer, University of Redlands (2017)

Lecturer, University of Redlands (2009-2016)

Visiting Lecturer, University of Redlands (2007-2009)

Graduate Instructor, Community School of Music and the Arts (2004-2006)

Undergraduate Instructor, Community School of Music and the Arts (2002-2004)

Freelance Artist, Southern California (1996-current)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

University of Redlands School of Performing Arts, Conservatory of Music

• Accompanying MUS 211 & 611 (undergraduate and graduate level courses) (2008-20017, 2020-current)

• Applied Harpsichord MUAP 306.2 (2023-2024)

• Class Piano MUSI 121, Sections 1-5 (music and non-music majors) (2024-current)

• Class Piano MUSI 121, Sections 1-6 (music and non-music majors) (2011-2017, 2020-2024)

• Chamber Music coach for MUSI 133 & 633 (2020-2023)

• Experiencing Music MUS 100 (Fall 2014)

• Class Piano MUSI 121, Sections 1-8 (music and non-music majors) (2007-2011)

California Baptist University, Collinsworth School of Performing Arts

• Piano Practicum MUS 072 (Fall 2022)

• Private Piano Instruction MUS 082, 462, 582 (Fall 2022)

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

University of Redlands School of Performing Arts, Conservatory of Music (2007-2017, and 2020-current).

• Accompanying Coordinator for the music department. Duties include recruiting, interviewing, auditioning, and managing a team of staff pianists as well as student keyboard collaborators (spanning all undergraduate and graduate piano and organ majors) to work with students and faculty for lessons, required recitals, Recital Repertory class, the Upper Division Qualifying Exam, ensembles and various chamber groups, studio classes, masterclasses with external guest artists, auditions, competitions, choral and wind ensembles, the opera department,and prospective faculty auditions.

• Assists Music Admissions with coordinating pianists for yearly Conservatory of Music auditions and student showcase recitals.

• Assists as coordinator for Conservatory of Music summer programs, seminars, festivals, conferences, and guest recitals both during and outside of the academic school year.

• Assists the Theater Department with coordinating pianists for rehearsals and shows.

• Coordinator for Conservatory of Music Faculty Showcase 2024 Recital; co-coordinator for showcase recitals (2020-2023).

COLLABORATIVE PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE AT UNIVERSITIES

University of Redlands School of Performing Arts, Conservatory of Music (2007-2017, and 2020-current)

• Pianist for brass, woodwind, vocal, percussion, and string departments. Experience include collaborating with faculty for chamber and lecture recitals, as well as with students (undergraduate, graduate, and artists diploma) on recitals, juries, auditions, competitions, and other school-related performances.

• Pianist for guest artist recitals and masterclasses during the academic school year.

• Pianist for Conservatory of Music summer programs, seminars, festivals, and conferences outside of the academic school year.

California Baptist University, Collinsworth School of Music (2020-2022)

• Pianist for undergraduate and graduate student recitals, masterclasses, soprano/alto choir, juries, and opera auditions.

University of Southern California Thornton School of Music (2017-2020)

• Pianist for graduate voice and violin students, recitals, masterclasses, two choirs, juries, and opera auditions.

• Harpsichordist and continuo player for the USC Early Music Ensemble.

COLLABORATIVE PIANIST COORDINATING and/or PERFORMANCE of Major Events (2008-2017, 2022-current)

• Celia Kang (IU Jacobs School of Music) Clarinet Masterclass (performance). Riverside, CA (November 2025)

• Vocal Chamber Music Final Graduate Recital (instrumental ensemble coordinator & performance). Redlands, CA (May 2025)

• Demarre McGill Flute Masterclass (coordinating). Redlands, CA (May 2025)

• Instrumental and Choral Conducting Workshop (coordinating). Redlands, CA (January 2025)

• Patricio Consentino (National Symphony Orchestra of Argentina) Masterclass (coordinating and performance).

Redlands, CA (2024)

• Southwest Horn Workshop (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2022)

• International Trombone Festival (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2017)

• National Association of School of Music (NASM) Student Recital (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2016)

• Roger Bobo Masterclass (performance). Redlands, CA (2015)

• Arturo Delmoni (New York City Ballet Concertmaster) Masterclass (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2014)

• Ransom Wilson (Yale University) Masterclass (coordinating and performance). Redlands. CA (2014)

• International Double Reed Society Conference (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2013)

• South Western Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2013)

• Oboe Festival, David Weiss masterclass (coordinating). Redlands, CA (2012)

• Pokorny Low Brass Seminar (coordinating and performance). Redlands, CA (2008-2017)

COMPOSER RESIDENCY PERFORMANCES

• Gabriela Lena Frank (2024)

• Libby Larsen (2015)

• Joan Tower (2014)

• Gunther Schuller (2011)

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES

Highlights of Solo and Collaborative Performances (2007-2017, and 2019 through Spring 2026)

• Performance of Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time with Samuel Fischer, violin; Kathryn Nevin, clarinet; and Aristides Rivas, cello. Redlands Symphony Orchestra Recital Series. Redlands, CA (April 2026)

• Lecture Recital “Women of Legend – The Piano Music of Mélanie Bonis.” Redlands, CA (March 2026)

• Recital with Aristides Rivas, cello, and Egle Jarkova, violin. Redlands Symphony Orchestra Recital Series. Redlands, CA (February 2026)

• Recital with Kathryn Nevin, clarinet, and Kira Blumberg, viola. Redlands Symphony Orchestra Recital Series. Redlands, CA (January 2026)

• Solo piano recital at Edward-Dean Museum, Redlands Symphony Orchestra Donor Series. Cherry Valley, CA (December 2025)

• Songs from Earth and Sky recitals with Margaret Worsley, clarinet, and Sonja Krenek, soprano. University of Redlands (November 2025); Victor Valley College (September 2025); Riverside City College (July 2025)

• Recital with Kate Prestia-Schaub, piccolo and flute. Inland Empire Valley Flute Society. Loma Linda, CA (October 2025)

• Recital with Gene Pokorny of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, University of Redlands. Redlands, CA (September 2025)

• Recital with Demarre McGill, principal flute, Seattle Symphony. Redlands, CA (May 2025)

• Recital with Arisa Makita, euphonium, University of Southern California. Los Angeles, CA (November 2024)

• Recital with soprano Sonja Krenek, Victor Valley College. Redlands, CA (September 2024)

• Recital with Gene Pokorny of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Beckmen Center in Inglewood, CA (August 2024)

• Recital with Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt conducting, and the Vocal Chamber Music Ensemble. Redlands, CA (July 2024)

• Recital with Patricio Consentino, principal tuba, National Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA (February 2024)

• Muczynski Fantasie Trio, Op. 26, with Katherine Nevin, clarinet, and Kyle Champion, cello. Redlands, CA (October 2023)

• Vaughan Williams Romanza with Scott Sutherland, principal tuba, Redlands Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA

(October 2023)

• Recital with Chris Gabbitas conducting, and the Vocal Chamber Music Ensemble. Redlands, CA (August 2023)

• Lecture Recital “The Chamber Music of Mélanie Bonis.” United Church of Christ. Redlands, CA (April 2023)

• Solo harpsichord and virginal recital, “The Fall of the Leafe – 16th and 17th Century English and Italian Keyboard Works”. Redlands, CA (October 2022)

• Performance with Danielle Kuhlman, horn, Seattle Symphony. Southwest Horn Workshop, University of Redlands (October 2022)

• Recital with Brett Hodge, principal horn, Omaha Symphony. Southwest Horn Workshop, University of Redlands (October 2022)

• Recital with Demarre McGill, principal flute, Seattle Symphony. Redlands, CA (May 2019)

• Recital with Ian Bousfield, trombone, Vienna Philharmonic. Redlands, CA (June 2017)

• Recital with Jeremy Wilson, trombone, Vanderbilt University. Redlands, CA (June 2017)

• Recital with Jaime Morales-Matos, trombone, University of Miami. Redlands, CA (June 2017)

• Performance with Carl Lenthe, trombone, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Redlands, CA (June 2017)

• Music By Women Festival with Jeanne Skrocki, violin, and Kathyrn Nevin, clarinet. Mississippi University for Women, Columbus Mississippi. (March 2017)

• Recitals with Michael Mulcahy, trombone, Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA (summers of 2016, 2013, 2011, 2010)

• Bernstein Fancy Free and Stravinsky Firebird with Redlands Symphony Orchestra, Ransom Wilson, conductor. Redlands, CA (November 2015)

• Recital with Sergio Carolino, principal tuba, Porto Symphony Orchestra Casa da Musica. Redlands, CA (June 2015)

• Recital with Arturo Delmoni, concertmaster, New York City Ballet Orchestra. Redlands, CA (November 2014)

• Recitals with Timothy Higgins, principal trombonist, San Francisco Symphony. Redlands, CA (2014, 2013 and 2011)

• Recital with Ransom Wilson, flute, Yale School of Music. Redlands, CA (March 2014)

• Performance with Timothy Hurtz, Associate Professor of Oboe, Penn State School of Music. Redlands, CA (June 2013)

• Recital with David Wells, bassoon faculty at Hayes School of Music. Redlands, CA (June 2013)

• Recital with Richard Meek, Professor of Bassoon and Music Theory at Texas Tech University. Redlands, CA (June 2013)

• Recital with William May, principal bassoonist, Los Angeles Opera. Redlands, CA (June 2013)

• Recital with Christoph Hartmann, principal oboist, Berlin Philharmonic. Redlands, CA (June 2013)

• Performance with Christoph Hartmann and Martin Kuuskmann, bassoon. Redlands, CA (June 2013)

• Recital with Micky Wrobleski, principal tubist of the Beijing Symphony. Redlands, CA (May 2013)

• Performance with Deanna Swoboda, tuba and euphonium faculty, Arizona State University. Redlands, CA (May 2013)

• Recitals with Paul Edmund-Davies, principal flutist for the English National Opera and former principal flutist of the London Symphony. Redlands and Los Angeles, CA (October 2011)

• Performance with Paul Edmund-Davies and Jim Walker, Professor of Practice and Coordinator of Flute Studies at University of Southern California Thorton School of Music, Colburn School of Music, and former principal flutist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Los Angeles, CA (October 2011)

• Recital with Randall Hawes, former principal bass trombonist, Detroit Symphony. Redlands, CA (2011)

• Performance with Tony Collins, trombone faculty at Sonoma State University. Redlands, CA (June 2011)

• Performance with Gilles Bernard, trombone faculty at Manhattan School of Music. Redlands, CA (June 2011)

• Performance with Dan Peck, principal tuba of the New York City Ballet Orchestra. Redlands, CA (June 2011)

• Performance with Sarah Paradis, trombone faculty, Ohio University. Redlands, CA (June 2011)

• Performance with Ilan Morgenstern, bass trombone, San Antonio Symphony. Redlands, CA (June 2011)

• Bartok Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, BB 15 with pianist Edith Orloff of Pacific Trio and Idyllwild Arts Academy faculty, percussionists Bill Schlitt (U of R faculty member and timpanist for the Redlands Symphony Orchestra) and Robin Sharp, percussion faculty at Pasadena City College and Idyllwild Arts Academy. Idyllwild, CA (August 2010)

• Performance with Chris Lee, principal tuba, Winnipeg Symphony. Redlands, CA (June 2010)

• Recitals with California Quartet, Encinitas, CA, and Mission Viejo, CA (May 2010)

• Messiaen Quartet for the End of Time with Kathryn Nevin, clarinet; Jeanne Skrocki, violin; Kyle Champion, cello; with lecture by additional faculty members Anthony Suter, composition, and Katherine Baber, music history. Redlands, CA (March 2010)

• Recital with Walfrid Kujala, Flute Professor at Northwestern University and former principal piccolo for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA (April 2009)

• Performance with Chris Olka, principal tuba, Seattle Symphony. Redlands, CA (July 2009)

• Poulenc Trio for Oboe for piano, oboe, and bassoon with California State Fullerton oboe faculty Jonathan Marzluf, and James Hartford, bassoon. Fullerton, CA (March 2009)

• Recitals with Gene Pokorny, principal tuba, Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA (2007-2011, 2013-2016)

Teaching and Coaching Outside of the Academic School Year

• Collaborative Piano Instructor (2007-2015) and Ensemble Coach (2022-2025), University of Redlands Summer Piano Camp. Redlands, CA

• Artist Teacher, Community School for Music and Arts. Redlands, CA (2007 - current)

• Preciosa String Ensemble & Chamber Orchestra coach, instructor and accompanist. Redlands, CA (2016-2017)

• Riverside King High School, coach and accompanist. Riverside, CA (2000-2015)

• Saul Martinez Elementary School, summer music courses for 2nd and 3rd grades. Mecca, CA (2008)

Concertos and Solos Performed with Orchestra and other Ensembles (1994-current)

• Addinsell Warsaw Concerto and Rota The Glass Mountain, University of Redlands Orchestra. Redlands, CA (2024)

• Janacek Capriccio for Piano Left-Hand and Wind Ensemble, USC Rush Hour Series. Los Angeles, CA (2018)

• Mozart Concerto No. 20 in D minor, Redlands Community Orchestra, Redlands, CA (2014)

• Liszt Totentanz, Redlands Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA (2008)

• Grieg Concerto in A minor, Redlands Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA (2007)

• Mozart Concerto No. 20 in D minor, Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of California. Los Angeles, CA (2004)

• Tchaikovsky Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of California. Los Angeles, CA, December (November and December 2003)

• Grieg Concerto in A minor, Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of California. Los Angeles, CA (2002)

• Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini, Redlands Symphony Orchestra. Redlands, CA, and Fallbrook, CA (2001)

• Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, Junior Philharmonic Orchestra of California. Los Angeles, CA, and Universal City, CA

(1999 and 2000)

• Beethoven Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Riverside Community College Symphony. Riverside, CA (1998)

• Beethoven Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Victor Valley Symphony. Victorville, CA (1997)

• Mozart Concerto No. 12 in A Major, Riverside Community College Symphony. Riverside, CA (1994)

Premieres

• Eric Ewazen Redlands Fantasia for Trombone and Piano. Redlands, CA (June 2017)

• Matthew Tommasini Per Non Dimenticare. Encinitas, CA (May 2010)

• John Steinmetz Suite from an Imaginary Opera. Fullerton, CA (December 2009)

• Anthony Suter Passacaglia for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano. Redlands, CA (September 2008)

Recordings

• Suter Hymn to a Forgotten Moon with Kyle Champion, cello. Centaur Recordings (2009)

• Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue, as part of Pat Boone’s In A Symphonic Mood album. Gold Label (1999)

Radio Broadcasts

• California, KCSN, Copland Appalachian Spring Suite and Joplin Ragtime Selections with the University of Redlands

Faculty Chamber Ensemble (July 2007)

• California, KMZRT, Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue with Jr. Philharmonic Orchestra of California (2006-2007).

Television Broadcasts

• KVCR, Redlands Bowl Summer Music Program (2010)

• KVCR, Redlands Bowl Summer Music Program (2009)

• KTTV, Good Day L.A. (1997)

National Performances

• Paderewski Music Festival with the USC Early Music Ensemble, Paso Robles, CA (November 2019)

• Music by Women Festival, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus, Mississippi (March 2017)

• Solo and collaborative performances in venues across Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi (2008)

• Performances in venues throughout Oahu, Hawaii (2006)

• Performances in venues throughout the California Southland (1998-2004)

International Performances

• Solo/Duo recital with pianist Betty Trobisch of the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria, as part of a series of recitals held by the U.S. Consulate of Mexico celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth. Tijuana, Mexico (2006)

• Series of performances centered in Santiago and Viña del Mar, Chile (1996, 1999, 2003)

Adjudicating

• Rotary Club Scholarship Competition. Redlands, CA (2007-current)

• Redlands Bowl Young Artists Competition. Redlands, CA (2007 and 2011)

HONORS, AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS

• Phi Kappa Lambda Doctoral Award, USC Thornton School of Music (2023)

• Keyboard Collaborative Arts Departmental Award, USC Thornton School of Music (2023)

• Gwendolyn Kodolfsky Collaborative Piano Scholarship, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (2017-2018, 2022)

• Eugene Ngai Memorial Scholarship, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (2018-2020)

• Early Music Ensemble Award, University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music (2020)

• USC Thornton School of Music doctoral student representative and flag bearer for President Folt’s Inauguration (2019)

• Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Redlands (2014)

• Ray Whitmus Alumni Award, University of Redlands (2008)

• All-American Scholar Award, United States Achievement Academy (2004)

• Most Outstanding Performer Award, University of Redlands School of Music (2004)

• Sophomore of the Year Award, University of Redlands School of Music (2001)

• Concerto Competition Grand Prize Winner, University of Redlands School of Music (2001)

• President’s Honor Recital, University of Redlands School of Music (2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999)

• First recipient of the Mary Lehigh Award, University of Redlands School of Music (1999-2006)

• Freshman of the Year Award, University of Redlands School of Music (1999)

• Sweetheart of the Year Award, ChildHelp USA, Los Angeles, CA (1998)

• Three-time winner of Editor’s Choice Award, International Society of Poets, Washington, D.C. (1997 and 1998)

• Volunteer Award and Scholarship, Seventeen Magazine

Professional Membership

• Music Teachers’ Association of California (Redlands chapter, 2024-current)

• Phi Kappa Phi (USC chapter, 2023)

• Pi Kappa Lambda (USC Eta chapter, 2023)

• American Federation of Musicians, Local 47 (2015-2023)

• Pi Kappa Lambda (Sigma chapter, 2003)