Dr. John Reynolds is a highly sought educator, clinician, and trumpeter. He holds a D.M.A. in Jazz Studies from the USC Thornton School of Music, as well as degrees from San Diego State University (M.M. Jazz Studies) and Point Loma Nazarene University (B.A. Music Education). Dr. Reynolds is an active performer and studio artist, having shared the stage with jazz luminaries such as Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Bob Mintzer, George Cables, and many others. Additionally, he frequently performs the San Diego Symphony and other noted classical ensembles throughout California. Dr. Reynolds is a Lotus Trumpets artist. He has won numerous awards, including Outstanding Jazz Alumnus of the Year (SDSU) and Jazz Educator of the Year (So Cal Jazz Society). Dr. Reynolds also serves as a Member-At Large Representative to the NAfME Council for Jazz Education.

Dr. Jacob Sustaita has served as the Music Director of the OCSA Symphony Orchestra since 2022. He recently completed a five-year tenure as Assistant Conductor of Pacific Symphony and Music Director of Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, leading more than 50 Pacific Symphony performances. Dr. Sustaita also serves on the conducting faculty at USC's Thornton School of Music and as a conducting and teaching artist for Disneyland's Imagination Campus, where he helps train the next generation of young musicians. A Texas native, Dr. Sustaita completed his Doctorate and Bachelor of Music degrees at the University of Houston, where he served as Assistant Conductor for the Moores Opera Center for three seasons. He also earned a Master of Music degree from both Penn State University and Rice University.