Dr. John Reynolds is a highly sought educator, clinician, and trumpeter. He is the Director of Instrumental Music at the Orange County School of the Arts, overseeing the Garn Family Jazz Studies Program and Frederick Fennell Wind Studies Program. 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).
