Debussy and Poulenc are the featured composers for this Music and Noon. Originally from San Antonio, Kevin Michael Mendoza studied violin performance at the University of Texas under concert violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, Daniel Ching of the Miró Quartet, and former Austin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Vincent Fritelli. With over 18 years of performance experience, Mendoza has recorded and performed with various professional ensembles and theater companies throughout Texas, including the Austin Symphony Orchestra and the San Antonio Symphony, to name a few. For over a decade he has also taught children and adults both privately and within the Texas public school system. Mendoza is new to the Los Angeles area, and both freelances and teaches privately in the North Hollywood arts district. Dr. Kevin Garnica is a native of Southern California. He has been studying piano since the age of five and has been composing since the age of eight. Some of his career highlights include Central/South American tours, a self-produced CD, performances with orchestra throughout Europe and Southern California, winner of the 1995 ASCAP National Composition Competition, the John Williams grant for composition and other awards, honors and scholarships. Mr. Garnica is also a freelance collaborative pianist. He has made recordings and given recitals with member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, including concertmaster, Martin Chalifour. In 2000, he participated in Songfest with Martin Katz. Dr. Garnica received his Bachelor’s in piano performance and Master’s in composition at Cal State, Fullerton, under Eduardo Delgado and Dr. Lloyd Rodgers, respectively. In 2011, he received his doctorate in collaborative piano at the University of Texas, Austin. Presently, he is adjunct faculty and staff pianist at Biola University. He is also the pianist for the wind trio, Triple Entendré.