Troy S. Raper - BME
Troy Raper is a Colorado native and has been teaching in the state since 1988. Mr. Raper received his bachelors Degree in Music education from the University of Northern Colorado where he graduated with Honors. Mr. Raper is currently pursuing a Masters in Educational Technology. He is currently teaching orchestra at Palisade High School and Mt. Garfield Middle School in Palisade, CO. Mr. Raper is an accomplished musician with performing experience with the Greeley, Ft. Collins, and Cheyenne Symphonies and currently sits as Principal Bassist for the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Raper also performs regularly in various Jazz Bands, recording studios, and as a concert soloist. In addition to other duties Mr. Raper serves as Chair for the Colorado All State Orchestra Governing Board, and as a board member of Colorado Chapter of the American String Teachers Association - CASTA. Mr. Raper enjoys working with young students and serves as a district Liaison and Bass Instructor for the Colorado ASTA summer string Camp. He maintains an active private studio and serves as adjunct Bass teacher at Mesa State College.