Joshua Hebert, soprano sax
Joshua Hebert is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Saxophone Performance at the University of Southern California. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he made his soloist debut with the Southeastern Wind Symphony, and completed his Master of Music degree at USC.
Joshua is an active performer in both solo and ensemble settings, regularly presenting classical and contemporary repertoire with technical precision and expressive artistry. An alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Kappa Kappa Psi, he is dedicated not only to musical excellence but also to leadership, community engagement, and the advancement of the arts. Through his continued studies and performances, Joshua strives to contribute meaningfully to the saxophone and broader chamber music communities.
Collin Juniper, alto sax
Collin Juniper is a classical saxophonist from Azusa, California and a fourth-year student at the USC Thornton School of Music. He studies classical saxophone with Dr. Jessica Maxfield, Dr. Kenneth Foerch, and Professor Sal Lozano, and jazz saxophone with Dr. Ennis Harris.
An active performer and collaborator, Collin co-founded the world-premiering ORCA Duo, performs with the Loca Saxophone Quartet, and has served as principal saxophonist of the Thornton Wind Ensemble. In 2025, he was named winner of the USC Winds and Percussion Concerto Competition. His work spans classical, jazz, and experimental music, reflecting a commitment to expressive, innovative performance.
Julianna Townley, bari sax
Julianna Townley is a Louisiana native who has extensively performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and large ensemble musician within the state of Louisiana and California. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Music Education from Southeastern Louisiana University where she studied under the instruction of Brina Bourliea Faciane.
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She then obtained her Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Southern California where studied under Dr. Jessica Maxfield, Dr. Kenneth Foerch, and Sal Lozano. Julianna is currently working toward a Doctorate of Musical Arts at USC where she studies saxophone under Sal Lozano. While at USC, she has been an active member of their saxophone quartet, saxophone ensemble, and wind ensemble and working towards minors in Music Teaching and Learning and Arts Leadership.