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Hello!
Hello!
Jonathan Minquiz is a Southern California–based musician, photographer, and media creator. His work spans performance, visual storytelling, and event documentation, with an emphasis on clarity, preparation, and intentional presentation.
With experience both on stage and behind the camera, Jonathan approaches creative work with an understanding of structure, timing, and collaboration. Whether performing as part of an ensemble or documenting people and events, his focus remains on accuracy, professionalism, and respect for the subject.
Jonathan’s background spans both music performance and visual media. He has performed in multiple school and community ensembles, developing a strong understanding of ensemble structure, rehearsal discipline, and collaborative work. His experience in music continues to inform his approach to photography and video, particularly in environments that require timing, awareness, and preparation.
In addition to performance and media work, Jonathan is the founder of South Bay Youth Performing Arts (SBYPA), a youth-focused performing arts organization. Through this role, he has been involved in organizational leadership, creative direction, and media development. More information about SBYPA can be found at www.sbypa.org.
Performance Experience
Performance Experience
Leuzinger High School Marching Band
Tenor Line - 2024-Present
Leuzinger High School Concert Band
Trumpet - 2024-2025
French Horn - 2025-2026
Mariachi Alma Juvenil
Trumpet - 2023-Present
Jane Addams Middle School Marching Band
Bass Line - 2021-2022
Snare Line - 2022-2023
Tenor Line - 2023-2024
Jane Addams Middle School Afterschool Band
Trumpet - 2023-2024
Jonathan approaches both performance and media work with an emphasis on preparation, collaboration, and intentional execution. Experience in structured ensembles has shaped a strong sense of timing, responsibility, and respect for the group, which carries over into photography and video projects. Across disciplines, his focus remains on producing work that is accurate, thoughtful, and well-presented.
Jonathan is currently continuing his development in both music performance and visual media, while expanding his portfolio across photography, video, and live documentation.
My Fields
My Fields
Music
Music
Jonathan performs in the Leuzinger High School Olympian Marching Band and Concert Band, as well as Mariachi Alma Juvenil. During marching season, he plays tenor drums, and in concert and mariachi ensembles, he performs on trumpet and French horn. Beyond performing, Jonathan founded South Bay Youth Performing Arts (SBYPA), a nonprofit supporting youth involvement in the performing arts. More information is available at www.sbypa.org.
Photography
Photography
Jonathan began photography with a Canon EOS T7, capturing images that interested him, and gradually expanded into event and ensemble photography. As Digital Media Coordinator for Mariachi Alma Juvenil, he has photographed and filmed performances, designed promotional materials, and maintained the ensemble’s social media and website. At Leuzinger High School, he is part of the Multimedia Careers Academy, where he develops skills in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Video
Video
Jonathan’s interest in video production led him to join Leuzinger Television (LTV), where he participates in planning, filming, editing, and producing episodes. His work emphasizes collaboration, creative planning, and technical execution, combining his experience in performance and media to create polished final productions.
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