Marie Speziale

Career

She started in the Cincinnati Symphony when she was just 19 years old. After serving in the orchestra in Cincinnati for over 30 years (from 1964–1996) she "retired". Currently she is professor of Music at Rice University"s Shepherd School of Music.

Achievements

• First Prize - Trumpet Ensemble Division, National Trumpet Competition. (March, 2003). Fellowships, New World Symphony. (September, 2000). Orchestral Appointments, Chicago Civic Orchestra. (September,2003). Leading Woman in the Arts, Greater Cincinnati Coalition of Women"s Organizations.