Catalina Arrubla

Catalina Arrubla, the founder and Executive Director of Multi-Arts, is a well established member of the musical and artistic community in the Pioneer Valley. A professional oboist, she studied oboe with Fred Cohen, Ronald Roseman, John Ferrillo (principal oboist with the Boston Symphony orchestra) and took classes with John Mack in Cleveland. Catalina formerly served as the Director of the Publications Department of the Ministry of Culture in Colombia, her home country. She performs in ensembles across new England, teaches oboe, and directs chamber music ensembles. For the past twenty years, Catalina’s passion for art, dedication to helping children realize their artistic potential, and commitment to helping her community have helped make Multi-Arts a huge success! She currently performs with The Valley Winds, Panopera, Windham Orchestra, Valley Light Opera and the A Natural Band.