Artists in Residence 

Killian Voutour

(Woodwind Specialist)

Killian Voutour is a woodwind specialist that teaches and performs in the greater San Diego area. Killian holds a bachelor's degree in Music Education from San Diego State University. His interests in music have not been limited to the traditional settings as he plays multiple non-woodwind instruments in multiple music projects. Through his teaching, he hopes to inspire a lifelong appreciation and passion for music.

Colleen Zheng

(Percussion Specialist)

Colleen Zheng is a very accomplished mallet percussionists.  She started her musical journey with piano lessons and then she moved on to play flute for several years then began playing mallet percussion.  After high school she marched with the Pacific Crest drum and bugle corps in 2021 on marimba.  Colleen was also a member of Pulse Percussion in 2022 and 2023 on the vibraphone.  She is currenly studying computer animation at San Diego Mesa College.  When not performing music or doing schoolwork, she enjoys drawing, cooking new dishes and going to the beach! 

Gabriel Michels

(Drumline Specialist)

Gabriel Michels a is a musician who primarily focuses on percussion performance. He has performed with groups such as The Blue Devils and Pulse Percussion and has been an educator since 2020. He is currently attending University of California, San Diego for his bachelors in Music Composition.