Diego Torres Reyes

With over a decade of dedicated experience, Diego Torres Reyes brings a touch of Colombian artistry to the music world. His passion resonates through every note, captivating audiences far and wide.

His orchestral experience includes performances with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra and the Colombian National Symphony Orchestra. From 2014 to 2019, he was a member of the Bogotá Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, serving as both Second Clarinet and later Principal Clarinet. He made his soloist debut in 2017, playing Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2. Dr. Torres Reyes has also performed at major international festivals, including Young Euro Classic (Berlin), La Via dei Concerti (Italy), Santa Catarina Music Festival – FEMUSC (Brazil), and the Cartagena International Music Festival (Colombia).

At TCU, he has performed with the Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and Clarinet Ensemble, appearing at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference (2020, 2023), the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic (2023), and the International Clarinet Association Festival (2022, 2025), where he debuted as guest conductor of the Clarinet Ensemble.

Around the DFW metroplex, Dr. Torres Reyes has maintained an active performing career, serving as a clarinet player in the Conducting Lab orchestra for The Conducting Institute for several editions since 2022. Dr. Torres Reyes also has performed with the Stonebriar Wind Symphony, New Texas Sinfonia, First United Methodist Church orchestra, and Serenata Strings.

A native of Bogotá, Colombia, Dr. Torres Reyes received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Clarinet Performance (2025) from Texas Christian University under the tutelage of Dr. Corey Mackey. Additionally, he holds a Master of Music (2021) from Texas Christian University and earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance from Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas (2018) in Bogota, under the instruction of José Gómez.

Dr. Torres Reyes currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Texas Christian University, where he teaches Ear Training, applied clarinet lessons, and woodwind chamber music. He also serves as a clarinet instructor in the Mansfield Independent School District, maintains a private studio, and performs regularly in symphonic and chamber music settings across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

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