Current

• Vocalist for California Band
  April 2012 to Present (about a year)

  A six-piece Boston based band that plays a combination of Latin-infused pop hits and Latin Jazz

• Band Leader, Lead Vocalist, Composer, Arranger for Amethyst
  February 2012 to Present (about a year)

  Raquel's own group plays pop and jazz tunes and Raquel's original work, all with a contemporary jazz sensibility.

• Vocalist for Berklee Balkan Vocal Ensemble
  January 2012 to Present (about a year and a half)

  The Berklee Balkan Vocal Ensemble, founded by Christian Karam, features 15+ Berklee Vocalists from all over the world who together perform traditional Balkan choral pieces and original arrangements. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve1YcHPCw-E

• Lead Vocalist for Newspaper Yacht Club
  November 2011 to Present (about a year and a half)

  Created by Berklee student Mahea Furukawa in Southern California, this Boston-based band performs Mahea's tasteful and catchy pop-rock originals. The band includes piano, bass, drums, guitar, saxophone, trombone, and voice. http://www.reverbnation.com/newspaperyachtclub

• Barista; Music Lead for Starbucks Corporation
  April 2011 to Present (over 2 years)

  In addition to a busy yet social barista gig at one of the country's busiest Starbucks locations, Raquel also screens, books, and promotes live performances at this store's second floor live music space.

• Vocalist for Rhythm of the Universe
  March 2011 to Present (over 2 years)

  http://www.rotuonline.com/

Past

• Student for Berklee Five Week Summer Performance Program
  July 2010 to August 2010 (about a month)
• Student for Berklee in LA Songwriting Program
  August 2009 to August 2010 (about a year)
• Vocalist, Soprano for Berkeley High School Choir
  September 2009 to May 2010 (8 months)

  Aided and participated in the creation of Berkeley High School's official Choir

• Volunteer - Main Administrative Office for Bay Area Children First
  August 2009 to May 2010 (9 months)
• Student for Stanford Jazz Workshop
  August 2009 to August 2009 (less than a month)
• Class Treasurer, Deputy, President for Berkeley High School Student Government
  October 2006 to June 2009 (over 2 years)
• Student for Stanford Jazz Workshop
  August 2008 to August 2008 (less than a month)
• Vocalist, Soprano for Morris County Jointure Choir
  January 2006 to April 2006 (3 months)

Education

• BM in Voice and Jazz Composition at Berklee College of Music
  2010 to Present (Expected completion 2014)
• Courses and Private Instruction in Jazz Voice at Berkeley Jazzschool
  2006 to 2010 (4 years)
• International Baccalaureate Class of 2010 in at Berkeley High School
  2006 to 2010 (4 years)