Meet the Founder
Rosie Riquelme Antunez | Principal Violinist & Ensemble Director
Rosie Riquelme Antunez, Founder
Professional Performance Highlights
As a sought-after professional violinist in the Atlanta area, Rosie Riquelme Antunez has graced the stage with world-renowned artists including **Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Disturbed, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Ashanti Floyd otherwise known as “The Mad Violinist.”**
She currently performs regularly with the Emerald Empire Band for various high-profile events around Atlanta, ensuring the Lumina String Ensemble maintains this high caliber of professional musicianship. Rosie has also performed with various local groups including the Agnes Scott Community Orchestra, Gwinnett Symphony Orchestra, Gwinnett County Chamber Orchestra, and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra.
Commitment to Excellence (Education)
Rosie is dedicated to musical excellence, a high standard she enforces as the **Director of Orchestras at Decatur High School.** Her commitment to quality is proven by her previous tenure at Collins Hill High School (2011-2023), where her orchestras consistently received straight superior ratings at the annual Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE).
Under her direction, the Collins Hill Chamber Orchestra was selected to perform at both the national **ASTA conference (2016)** and the **Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) conference (2017)**. Rosie regularly serves as a guest clinician for various honor orchestras and has presented on instructional technology at conferences like GMEA and the Gwinnett Digital Learning Conference.
Academic Background
- **Specialist Degree** in Instructional Technology from Kennesaw State University (May 2021).
- **Masters of Music Education** from the University of West Georgia.
- **Bachelors of Music Education** degree from Georgia College and State University, where she studied under Dr. Daniel Kaplunas.
- Maintains her own violin studies with Curtis Institute Alumni, Mrs. Valerie Gardner in Winder, GA.
Personal Life
Rosie currently resides in **Midtown, Atlanta, GA.** She was born in Venezuela and enjoys salsa dancing, traveling, and paddle boarding. She and her husband Jorge welcomed a baby girl in May 2024. This connection to the Atlanta community ensures Lumina String Ensemble provides exceptional, locally-focused service.
Performance Gallery
Rosie performing live at a beautiful Atlanta wedding.
Rosie performing with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.