Raine Schiessel

Hometown

Riverside, California

Education
RCC, Associates of the Arts 2025

Instrument

Oboe

Biography

Raine Schiessel is currently an undergrad getting their associates at RCC, where they study under multiple directors, including Dr. Kevin Mayse, Professor James Rocillo, and Dr. Gene Moon. They started out playing clarinet at the age of 10, and recently started playing oboe at 17. They currently study under Dr. Rong-Huey Liu. They are apart of the Moreno Valley Wind Symphony. They are hoping to eventually study to become a musical therapist.

What inspired you to go into music?

I have always loved music, but given the opportunity to play oboe and English horn in general have been such a wonderful experience. My favorite piece currently is Archangel Gabriel by Brooke Pierson.

What is an interesting fact about you?

It's easy for me to pick up new instruments. I've played 3 different Saxophones, 2 types of clarinets, flute, and I'm currently focusing on Oboe and English horn.

What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?

I practice a lot now. I used to see it as a chore, but I now enjoy it a lot. I love conversing and playing games with my friends, and I really want to get into music production as a hobby.

What are you most excited for about this 2024-2025 season?

Getting better at my instrument, performing with more ensembles and my transfer recital.

Favorite Musical Quote:

Music, being identical with heaven, isn’t a thing of momentary thrills, or even hourly ones. It’s a condition of eternity.

-Gustav Holst