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Raquel R. Samayoa

Title: Associate Professor

Department: Instrumental Studies

College: College of Music

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • DMA, University of North Texas, 2008
    Major: Performance (Trumpet)
    Dissertation: An analysis of the American concerto by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich : identifying the use of motives, and a guide for performance preparation
  • MA, West Texas A&M University, 2001
    Major: Wind Conducting
  • BMUS, West Texas A&M University, 2000
    Major: Music Education

Current Scheduled Teaching

MUGC 6951.732Dissertation RecitalSpring 2025
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2025
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETSpring 2025
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetSpring 2025
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetSpring 2025
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetSpring 2025
MULB 1810.500Brass BandFall 2024 Syllabus
MUCM 5530.505Brass Chamber MusicFall 2024
MUCM 5530Z.505Brass Chamber MusicFall 2024
MUGC 6952.703Dissertation RecitalFall 2024
MUGC 6954.722Dissertation RecitalFall 2024
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandFall 2024
MUAG 5701.709Master's RecitalFall 2024
MUGC 5900.706Special ProblemsFall 2024
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2024 Syllabus
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2024 Syllabus
MUAC 6516.703TRUMPETFall 2024
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetFall 2024 Syllabus
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2024
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

MULB 1810.500Brass BandSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
MUCM 3530.503Brass Chamber MusicSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
MUCM 5530.503Brass Chamber MusicSpring 2024 SPOT
MUCM 5530.505Brass Chamber MusicSpring 2024 SPOT
MUCM 5530Z.505Brass Chamber MusicSpring 2024 SPOT
MUGC 6951.732Dissertation RecitalSpring 2024
MUGC 6952.725Dissertation RecitalSpring 2024
MUGC 6954.711Dissertation RecitalSpring 2024
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandSpring 2024 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetSpring 2024 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetSpring 2024 SPOT
MUAS 1516.703TrumpetSpring 2024 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUCM 3530.514Brass Chamber MusicFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUCM 5530.505Brass Chamber MusicFall 2023 SPOT
MUCM 5530.514Brass Chamber MusicFall 2023 SPOT
MUCM 5530Z.505Brass Chamber MusicFall 2023 SPOT
MUGC 6951.707Dissertation RecitalFall 2023
MUGC 6954.722Dissertation RecitalFall 2023
MUAG 6360.702Instrumental LiteratureFall 2023
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandFall 2023 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2023 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetFall 2023 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUGC 6953.733Dissertation RecitalSpring 2023
MUGC 6954.711Dissertation RecitalSpring 2023
MUAG 6370.716Instrumental LiteratureSpring 2023
MUAG 4360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAG 5360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2023 SPOT
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandSpring 2023 SPOT
MUAG 5701.706Master's RecitalSpring 2023
MUAG 4900.705Special ProblemsSpring 2023 Syllabus
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetSpring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetSpring 2023 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetSpring 2023 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUGC 6952.703Dissertation RecitalFall 2022
MUGC 6954.722Dissertation RecitalFall 2022
MUAG 6360.702Instrumental LiteratureFall 2022
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandFall 2022 SPOT
MULB 5173Z.517Large Ensemble: BandFall 2022
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetFall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2022 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetFall 2022 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUGC 6951.756Dissertation RecitalSpring 8W2 2022
MUGC 6954.711Dissertation RecitalSpring 2022
MUAG 4360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAG 5360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2022 SPOT
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandSpring 2022 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetSpring 2022 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetSpring 2022 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandFall 2021 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2021 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetFall 2021 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAG 4360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAG 5360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2021 SPOT
MUAG 5701.706Master's RecitalSpring 2021
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetSpring 2021 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetSpring 2021 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandFall 2020 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2020 SPOT
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetFall 2020 SPOT
MULB 1810.500Brass BandSpring 2020 Syllabus
MUGC 6953.733Dissertation RecitalSpring 2020
MUGC 6954.711Dissertation RecitalSpring 2020
MUAG 4360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2020 Syllabus
MUAG 5360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2020
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandSpring 2020
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2020 Syllabus
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETSpring 2020 Syllabus
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetSpring 2020 Syllabus
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetSpring 2020 Syllabus
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetSpring 2020
MUAM 6516.703TrumpetSpring 2020
MUAM 6516.709TrumpetSpring 8W2 2020
MULB 1810.500Brass BandFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandFall 2019 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2019 SPOT
MUAG 4900.700Special ProblemsSummer 3W1 2019 Syllabus
MULB 1810.500Brass BandSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUGC 6954.756Dissertation RecitalSpring 2019
MUAG 4360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAG 5360.001Instrumental Pedagogy and RepertoireSpring 2019 SPOT
MULB 5173.507Large Ensemble: BandSpring 2019 SPOT
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetSpring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MUGC 6954.749Dissertation RecitalFall 2018
MUAG 5701.706Master's RecitalFall 2018
MUAC 1516.703TRUMPETFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MUAC 3516.703TRUMPETFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 1516.703TrumpetFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 3516.703TrumpetFall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MUAM 5516.703TrumpetFall 2018 SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Samayoa, R. (2022). Changing of the Guard: The UNT Trumpet Studio Today. The Art of Trumpet TeachingThe Art of Trumpet Teaching: The Legacy of Keith Johnson.
  • Samayoa, R. (2019). The UNT Trumpet Studio Today. The Art of Trumpet Teaching.
  • CD Recording - Chamber

  • Mannix, N., Samayoa, R., Mickens, S. (2022). Crossing Barriers - Lantana Trio.
  • Samayoa, R.R. (2018). The Music of Chicago.
  • CD Recording - Ensemble

  • Samayoa, R. (2022). Music for Brass Trio.
  • CD Recording - Solo

  • Samayoa, R. (2021). Trumpet Songs. https://www.summitrecords.com/
  • Samayoa, R. (2013). Cincinnati Virtuosity - The music of Herman Bellstedt and Frank Simon.
  • Journal Article

  • Samayoa, R.R. (2024). Raquel Samayoa: Being the Change. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 48 (4) 72-76.
  • Samayoa, R.R. (2022). Tools for Effective Trumpet Practice. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47 (1) 57-59.
  • Samayoa, R.R. (2022). Chamber Music and the Role of the Trumpet in a Brass Trio and Brass Quintet.. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46 (3) 50-51.
  • Samayoa, R.R. (2019). Making the Case for Social Media and the 21st Century Musician.. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 43 (4) 1.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2019). Centre Story. 78 46-48.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2018). Strategies for Effective and Deliberate Practice. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 41 (2) 48-50.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2016). Media Presentation on Personal Websites. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 40 (2) 50-51.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2015). Practice Aids in 2015. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 39 (4) 59.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2014). Digital Distribution. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 38 (2) 58-59.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2013). Technology in the Trumpet Studio. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 37 (1) 58-59.
  • Rodriquez, R. (2012). Being a Musician in 2012. International Trumpet Guild Journal. 36 (2) 66.
  • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Samayoa, R.R. (2024). Interview with Ashley-Hall Tighe. Brass Band World. (331) 30-31.
  • Samayoa, R.R. (2023). Seraphs of the Brass Landscape. Brass Band World. (320) 28-30.
  • Samayoa, R.R. (2021). Interview with David Childs. Brass Band World. (301) 30-31.
  • Music Edition

  • Samayoa, R. (2017). Preface to Theo Charlier, Study No. 11. chapter in a book, Thirty-Six Plus the Transcendental Studies of Theo Charlier. https://qpress.ca/product/charliers-36-plus-transcendental-studies-complete-supplemental-material/
  • Textbook

  • Samayoa, R. (2020). Dueling Fundamentals for Two Trumpets. 73. Flagstaff, AZ, Mountain Peak Music. www.mountainpeakmusic.com

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Samayoa, R., "Scholarly and Creative Activity Award," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (2024).
  • Samayoa, R., "Individual Mentoring Grant Award," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $1500 Funded. (2025 - 2025).
  • Samayoa, R., "Scholarly and Creative Activity Award," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $5000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
  • Samayoa, R., "Scholarly and Creative Activity Award," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $4500 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
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    • The course as a whole was
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    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
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  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
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    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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