by Monica Martinez
Hello! I am Monica Martinez, and I am the new Secretary on the Executive Council of the International Horn Society. I am from Brownsville in the Rio Grande Valley in the far south of Texas. I completed my undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University at Kingsville and my graduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
I am currently Assistant Professor at the University of Texas—Rio Grande Valley, and I am an active, passionate educator and freelance musician. I recently did an interview with James Boldin for The Horn Call Podcast, Episode 49. Fun fact: I have my degrees in both Music Education and Horn Performance, which is perfect for me because I’ve had the opportunity to be able to focus on various levels in both fields. I also get opportunities to travel and perform, a balance that I had always wanted and needed in my life. I am always appreciative of every opportunity that comes my way, and I love the chance to network and meet new people and perform in different types of ensembles. I always look forward to attending as many local, regional, national, and international events that I can each year.
I am grateful to the IHS Advisory Council and the Horn community for the ability to continue in this new role. I will continue to provide a service that is aimed at growth, stability, diversity, and inclusivity.
If you would like to know more about me, feel free to search any of the links below:
The Horn Call Podcast, Episode 49: Monica Martinez
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-mgx8b-1623476
UTRGV Horn Studio Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/utrgvhornstudio
UTRGV School of Music
https://www.utrgv.edu/music/people/faculty
Chromatic Brass Collective
https://www.chromaticbrass.org/monica-martinez
International Horn Society, Advisory Council
https://www.hornsociety.org/ihs-people/a-c
