Iván Chinchilla is professor of Tuba at the National Institute of Music of Costa Rica and also professor of bass trombone, tuba, chamber music and symphonic band at the University of Costa Rica Music School. He is the bass trombonist of the Cartago National Band and as a freelance he has performed several times with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica and other ensembles. Winner of the 1992 soloist competition of University of Costa Rica Music School. He played bass trombone with the Central American Symphony Orchestra and the Ensemble of the National Selection of Bands of Costa Rica.