JOSUE A.

MARTINEZ
1350 N LBJ Dr., Apt 1224
San Marcos, Texas, 78666
(956) 792-1507
jam360@txstate.edu
Objective
To develop a progressive string and full orchestra program at the secondary level that promotes
creativity and critical thinking.

Education
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
2012 - Present
Bachelor of Music in Music Studies (String Emphasis) Candidate, May 14, 2016 expected
graduation, GPA 3.74
Texas All-Level Music Certification (pending)
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 TExES Exam, Passed
Music EC-12 TExES Exam, Passed
Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas
(Dual Enrollment Credits)

2010 - 2013

Harlingen High School South, Harlingen, Texas

2008 - 2012

Student Teaching Experience

Westlake High School
Eanes Independent School District - Austin, Texas
Mr. Andrew Potter, Cooperating Teacher

Spring 2016

Hill Country Middle School

Eanes Independent School District - Austin, Texas
Ms. Racheal Horvitz, Cooperating Teaching

Spring 2016

Judson High School

Judson Independent School District - San Antonio, Texas
Mrs. Amy Cox, Cooperating Teacher

Fall 2015

Teaching Experience
Texas State Strings Project Teachers Assistant
Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Dr. Ames Asbell and Dr. Karla Hamelin, String Project Directors
Texas State String Camp Camp Counselor

2013 - 2015

2013 - Present

Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

Dr. Karla Hamelin, Camp Director
Private Bass Instructor

2010 - Present
1

Work Experience
Texas State String Camp, San Marcos, Texas
Camp Manager

2015 - Present

Texas State School of Music, San Marcos, Texas

Orchestra Manager
Orchestra Librarian

2014 - 2015
2014 - 2015

Performance Experience
Texas State Symphony Orchestra, San Marcos, Texas
Principal Double Bass
Assistant Principal Double Bass

2012 - Spring 2013, 2014 - 2015

Fall 2013

Texas State Wind Symphony, San Marcos, Texas

Principal Double Bass

2014 - 2015

Texas State Common Experience: Juilliard Joins Texas State

Assistant Principal Double Bass

2014

Starlight Symphony Orchestra, Kyle, Texas

Assistant Principal Double Bass

2013

University of Texas at Brownsville Symphony Orchestra, Brownsville, Texas

Assistant Principal Double Bass

2010 - 2012

Scholarships
Texas State Wind Symphony Performance Grant

2014 - 2015

South Texas Youth Symphony Scholarship

2012

Harlingen Fine Arts Scholarship

2012

Academic Recognitions
Texas State University
School of Fine Arts and Communications Council of Scholars
Texas State Symphony Orchestra Representative
Honors Program
Deans List
Texas State Symphony Orchestra
Double Bass Section Leader

Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Spring 2013 Present
Fall 2012 Present

2012 - Spring 2013, 2014 2015

Professional Affiliation
International Society of Bassists

2014 - Present

American String Teacher's Association

Texas State University Chapter President
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity

2013 - Present
2013 - 2015
2013 - Present
2

Texas Music Educators Association

National Association for Music Education

2012 - Present
2012 - Present

References
Dr. Karla Hamelin
Professor of Cello at Texas State University and Texas State String Camp Director
Texas State University - School of Music
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512.245.2651
kmh119@txstate.edu
Mr. Kurt Moede
Student Teacher Supervisor at Texas State University
Texas State University - School of Music
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512.413.7666
Kem43@txstate.edu
Mr. Andrew Potter
Orchestra Director
Westlake High School
4100 Westbank Drive
Austin, Texas 78746
262.853.8141
apotter@eanesisd.net
Dr. Carolyn Watson
Director of Orchestral Studies
Texas State University - School of Music
601 University Drive
San Marcos, Texas, 78666
512.245.1095
cnw67@txstate.edu