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I am Jesus J. Martinez, a dedicated music composer and educator based in Lewisville, Texas. With a Master of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, I have cultivated a deep passion for music composition, percussion, and teaching. Over the years, I have actively contributed to various ensembles, directing percussion groups and composing works commissioned by notable institutions including The Sixth Floor Museum and Albany Symphony Orchestra. My work embraces both traditional and innovative music forms, such as live film scoring and electro-acoustic music. As the Founding and Executive Director of EMERGE Coalition, Inc., I focus on fostering performing arts organizations and new music initiatives. I have been honored with several residencies, commissions, and awards, including recognition by the Percussive Arts Society and multiple grants to support the creative arts. My technical proficiency extends to music notation software and digital audio workstations, which enhances my capacity to produce and engineer music with precision and creativity. I am committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and advancing contemporary music through collaboration, education, and performance.…I am Jesus J. Martinez, a dedicated music composer and educator based in Lewisville, Texas. With a Master of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, I have cultivated a deep passion for music composition, percussion, and teaching. Over the years, I have actively contributed to various ensembles, directing percussion groups and composing works commissioned by notable institutions including The Sixth Floor Museum and Albany Symphony Orchestra. My work embraces both traditional and innovative music forms, such as live film scoring and electro-acoustic music. As the Founding and Executive Director of EMERGE Coalition, Inc., I focus on fostering performing arts organizations and new music initiatives. I have been honored with several residencies, commissions, and awards, including recognition by the Percussive Arts Society and multiple grants to support the creative arts. My technical proficiency extends to music notation software and digital audio workstations, which enhances my capacity to produce and engineer music with precision and creativity. I am committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and advancing contemporary music through collaboration, education, and performance.

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I am Jesus J. Martinez, a dedicated music composer and educator based in Lewisville, Texas. With a Master of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, I have cultivated a deep passion for music composition, percussion, and teaching. Over the years, I have actively contributed to various ensembles, directing percussion groups and composing works commissioned by notable institutions including The Sixth Floor Museum and Albany Symphony Orchestra. My work embraces both traditional and innovative music forms, such as live film scoring and electro-acoustic music. As the Founding and Executive Director of EMERGE Coalition, Inc., I focus on fostering performing arts organizations and new music initiatives. I have been honored with several residencies, commissions, and awards, including recognition by the Percussive Arts Society and multiple grants to support the creative arts. My technical proficiency extends to music notation software and digital audio workstations, which enhances my capacity to produce and engineer music with precision and creativity. I am committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and advancing contemporary music through collaboration, education, and performance.…I am Jesus J. Martinez, a dedicated music composer and educator based in Lewisville, Texas. With a Master of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, I have cultivated a deep passion for music composition, percussion, and teaching. Over the years, I have actively contributed to various ensembles, directing percussion groups and composing works commissioned by notable institutions including The Sixth Floor Museum and Albany Symphony Orchestra. My work embraces both traditional and innovative music forms, such as live film scoring and electro-acoustic music. As the Founding and Executive Director of EMERGE Coalition, Inc., I focus on fostering performing arts organizations and new music initiatives. I have been honored with several residencies, commissions, and awards, including recognition by the Percussive Arts Society and multiple grants to support the creative arts. My technical proficiency extends to music notation software and digital audio workstations, which enhances my capacity to produce and engineer music with precision and creativity. I am committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and advancing contemporary music through collaboration, education, and performance.

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I am Jesus J. Martinez, a dedicated music composer and educator based in Lewisville, Texas. With a Master of Music in Composition from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, I have cultivated a deep passion for music composition, percussion, and teaching. Over the years, I have actively contributed to various ensembles, directing percussion groups and composing works commissioned by notable institutions including The Sixth Floor Museum and Albany Symphony Orchestra. My work embraces both traditional and innovative music forms, such as live film scoring and electro-acoustic music.

As the Founding and Executive Director of EMERGE Coalition, Inc., I focus on fostering performing arts organizations and new music initiatives. I have been honored with several residencies, commissions, and awards, including recognition by the Percussive Arts Society and multiple grants to support the creative arts. My technical proficiency extends to music notation software and digital audio workstations, which enhances my capacity to produce and engineer music with precision and creativity. I am committed to inspiring the next generation of musicians and advancing contemporary music through collaboration, education, and performance.

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English

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Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Assistant Band Director at Sam Houston High School

December 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025

Directed the New Music and Film Scoring Ensemble and the IB Music program. Taught percussion to students grades 6 through 12, managed three feeder programs leading into the high school, and directed multiple ensembles including Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band.

Assistant Band Director at South Grand Prairie High School

January 1, 2022 - Present

Teach percussion to students from 6th to 12th grade and direct the Percussion Ensemble within the South Grand Prairie High School Band Program. Conduct various ensembles including Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Concert Band, and Jazz Band.

Assistant Band Director at Sam Houston High School

January 1, 2022 - August 8, 2025

Directed New Music and Film Scoring Ensemble and IB Music program. Taught percussion grades 6 through 12, managed three feeder programs into the high school band, and directed percussion ensemble, wind ensemble, and concert band.

Assistant Band Director at South Grand Prairie High School

January 1, 2022 - Present

Teach percussion for grades 6 through 12. Direct percussion ensemble along with wind ensemble, wind symphony, concert band, and jazz band.

Founding and Executive Director at EMERGE Coalition, Inc.

January 1, 2020 - Present

Senior manager and founding member of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization. Established nonprofit status, secured multiple grants, launched virtual workshops and concert series featuring The Julius Quartet as Ensemble-in-Residence, and oversaw concert productions and grant writing activities.

Founding and Executive Director at EMERGE Coalition, Inc.

January 1, 2020 - Present

Senior manager and founding member of EMERGE Coalition, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization. Responsible for grant writing, organizing workshops and concert series, and managing ensemble-in-residence activities.