Biography
Katherine Martz serves as TLU School of Music Instructor of Bassoon. Originally from western Maryland, Ms. Martz has studied with Maryland Symphony Orchestra bassoonist, Scott Cassada throughout high school and into college where she attended Shepherd University and earned a BA in Music Performance in 2004. After moving to Texas and receiving teacher certification, Katie spent several years in the classroom with a focus on special education and English Language Arts and Reading. In 2020, Katie left the public education classroom to focus on her musical career full-time. Since returning to the bassoon, Katie has studied with teaching artist Sabrina Stovall, bassoonist and founding member of Adelante Winds and Sharon Kuster, former principal bassoonist of the San Antonio Symphony. Katie is currently interim principal bassoon with the Symphony of the Hills Orchestra in Kerrville, TX. She is the owner of Outer Loop Bassoon and is co-founder of River City Winds, a San Antonio-based chamber ensemble.