Biography

Camilo Jauregui,

A versatile percussionist, conductor, composer and educator whose career spans the globe from South America to South Asia and the United States. A Colombian /American musician, Jauregui holds a Master in Musicology from Universidad Internacional de la Rioja in Spain and a Master of Music from Juan N. Corpas University from Colombia. His international impact is highlighted by his transformative work in Kabul, Afghanistan, where he served as an Adjunct Professor at the Afghanistan National Institute of Music. During this time, he conducted the Afghan Youth Orchestra and the Zohra Ensemble—the nation’s first all-female orchestra—while later sharing his experiences as a guest artist and speaker on “Music and Post-Conflict” at festivals across Argentina and Colombia.

Currently based in Pittsburgh, Jauregui balances a vibrant career as a performer and academic. He serves as Carnegie Mellon University Kiltie Band and Pittsburgh University (Osher) while also instructing percussion As a soloist, he recently gave the world premiere of Patricia Moya’s vibraphone concerto, “El Vibráfono Ligero,” with the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra.

Beyond the concert hall, Jauregui is the Co-Founder and Co-Conductor of Camerata 33, where he continues to champion Latin American music and diverse percussive repertoire.

Education

Master in Musicology and Master in Percussion – Performance

Professional Experiences

Master in musicology, percussion and performance – Composer and conductor New director of Bands and percussion Professor at WLU

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Colombia Corpas U -August 18 – 2026 – Music and post Conflict
Tennessee Lipscomb U – 2025 – Salsa as a Hybridization
Waynesburg U – 2024 – Latin American Music