Faculty

Douglas Tornquist, DMA
Tuba Faculty
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.
White icon of person against gray background
T.J. Troy
Dance Accompanist
MFA, California Institute of the Arts; BM, University of Michigan School of Music; specialized study in North Indian Hindustani Music, Ali Akbar College of Music; extended study of North Indian tabla under Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri; continued study in Arabic percussion under Faisel Zedan, Amir Sofi, and Adel Shams el-Din.
JoAnn Turovsky
Harp Faculty
Winner of numerous awards and the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Harp Society
Benjamin Ullery
Conservatory faculty
Ben was chosen by Music Director Gustavo Dudamel for the position of Associate Principal Viola of the LA Philharmonic and previously held the position of Assistant Principal. In addition to his appearances with the LA Phil, Ullery has performed across the country and abroad in the role of Guest Principal Viola with the Chicago Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Kate Vincent wearing a blouse and smiling in front of a window.
Kate Vincent
Chamber Faculty
Violist Kate Vincent's solo playing has been described as having “vivid color and palpable verve” (Fanfare Magazine).
Wendy Waggener
Movement for Musicians Instructor
Wendy performs with two symphonies and maintains a large private studio, in addition to coaching three youth symphonies and freelance performing.