Golden City Brass Quintet
JD Poulson
Trumpet 1
Singing from the top of the ensemble, JD is one of trumpet players, specializing in Orchestral, Wind Band and Classical music, especially when it comes to the High Trumpets.
JD’s studio is open right now to students looking to pursue a career in music.
Please reach out at:
(408) 921 - 3528
Hector Torres
Trumpet 2
Working closely with our other trumpet players and writing behind the scenes, Hector is our second trumpet player, specializing in Jazz, Improvisation, Wind Band, and Classical music, especially as it relates to Flugelhorn.
Hector’s studio is currently open to seven to ten more students looking to study trumpet, composition, or music theory at any level at any age with in home lessons.
Please reach out at:
(562) 569 - 0207
Joel Hangai
Horn in F
On the role of French horn we have Joel! Specializing in larger ensembles like symphony orchestra and wind ensembles, Joel also has experience performing with various other chamber ensembles of differing genres, such as woodwind quintets, pit orchestras, and other groups that have called for horn.
Joel’s studio is open to any beginner to intermediate horn students with any amount of experience, as well as students interested in learning music theory or ear training. Meeting location decided upon request.
Please reach out at:
(408) 896 - 5537
John Peña
Trombone/Euphonium
Supporting the ensemble from the bottom on both Euphonium and Trombone, John Peña specializes in teaching marching band an music as well as performing in pit orchestras, brass bands, and wind bands.
Please reach out at:
(858) 345 - 7569
Yuki Abe
Tuba
The foundation of our ensemble and the heart of our quintet, Yuki! He has experience in wind band, orchestra, jazz, and bass trombone.
Tuba students looking to study with Yuki should reach out to check for availability in his studio
Please reach out at:
(510) 545 - 9854