title: Javier Jose Mendoza
text: # Javier Jose Mendoza
  
  Javier Jose Mendoza (born 1978) is a conductor who most recently has served as the music director of the Chicago Arts Orchestra.
  
  Mendoza did his undergraduate studies in music at Butler University, and received his Master of Music degree from the University of New Mexico. While in New Mexico, he was apprentice conductor to Roger Melone, Resident Conductor of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra.
  
  Mendoza is an advocate for the cause of community music within the Latin American community.
  
  