Armando Dueñas is a dedicated music educator and arts administrator with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University. He currently serves as the Department Chair for the Visual and Performing Arts, Band Director, and Co-Choir Director at Aquinas High School. In addition, he is the General Manager of the San Manuel Performing Arts Center.
Armando also holds the role of Director of Bands at UC Riverside, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and Highlander Pep Band. An alumnus of Pacific Crest Drum and Bugle Corps (2007–2008), Armando has remained actively involved with the organization, contributing to its food truck operations since 2014.