Fort Lauderdale Symphonic

Rafael Ramirez is the Conductor of the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds. He has been a performer of percussion for over 30 years and is a local graduate of Deerfield Beach High School and holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of South Florida. He was a part of the inaugural year of the Herd of Thunder Marching Band, along with performing with the USF Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, and Wind Ensemble during his time at USF. Rafael was also a member of the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa and he was the Assistant Corps Director/Tour Manager for the Kiwanis Kavaliers from 2001-2004. In addition to his Conducting, Rafael is a master percussionist with the: Broward Symphony Orchestra, South Florida Pride Band, Sunrise Pops, and Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches.