Dr. Tornquist is a member of the Santa Barbara Symphony, New West Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, and Santa Monica Symphony. He performs regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera Orchestra, and on various film and television scores, including Edward Scissorhands, Wreck it Ralph, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and The Big Friendly Giant.

Dr. Tornquist has been a part of Southern California’s freelance music scene since 1987. He received his Bachelor of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from USC, where he studied with Jim Self and Tommy Johnson, and his Master of Music from Wichita State University, where he played with the WSU faculty brass quintet, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, and toured with the St. Louis Symphony under the baton of Leonard Slatkin. In 1997 he was a prizewinner in the solo competition at the International Tuba Conference in Riva del Garda, Italy.

Doug performs regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera Orchestra, and on various film and television scores, including Edward Scissorhands, Wreck it Ralph, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and The Big Friendly Giant. Among his more notable recordings are the GRAMMY® winning premiere recording of the Penderecki Credo (with the Oregon Bach Festival), two discs with Quintadillac, a German brass quintet, and the song from John Lithgow’s children’s book I’m a Manatee, which features him as a soloist. He recently released a solo CD, Feels Like Far, and produced a CD of holiday brass music, Fiat Lux. Dr. Tornquist has worked with numerous conductors such as Danny Elfman, James Horner, Mark Isham, Marc Shaman, Shirley Knight, Allen Sylvestri, Elmer Bernstein, and James Newton Howard.

Doug  is on faculty at the Colburn School, California Institute of the Arts, California State University at Northridge, California State University at Fullerton, University of Southern California, Occidental College, and Idyllwild Summer Arts.

Noah N. Zubia-Sanchez (b. 1999) is a rising voice in contemporary composition, celebrated for weaving the vibrant rhythms and harmonies of Latin music with elements of jazz, orchestral innovation, and minimalist aesthetics. A native of Riverside, California, Noah began their self-taught composition journey during high school, later refining their craft at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under the mentorship of Grammy-winning composer Dr. Mason Bates.

Rooted in a passion for defying Eurocentric norms, Noah’s music captures the rich diversity of Latin culture while pushing boundaries through bold experimentation. Their works, such as Neo-Latin Dances no. 5 (El Diablo del Mojave) and Riverside Portraits, take listeners on journeys through dramatic landscapes and deeply personal narratives, combining advanced rhythmic structures with lush harmonies.

As a performer and composer, Noah’s career highlights include collaborations with Mercury Soul and performances in venues across the world, with premieres from Los Angeles to Budapest. Their distinctive compositions resonate with audiences worldwide, reflecting the belief that music connects all beings, transcending language and background.

Beyond their artistry, Noah enjoys mentoring young composers, exploring the world for inspiration, and advocating for the transformative power of community through music. With works available on Spotify and Apple Music, Noah continues to shape the future of classical and instrumental music, one piece at a time.