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Mr. Fernando Martinez came to Mater Dei in 2006 as the Assistant Band Director and Music Academy Director.

In 2012 Mr. Martinez was promoted to Director of Instrumental Music and under his direction the program has added UC approved courses in Orchestra, Jazz Band, Piano, and Guitar. Besides supporting various Mater Dei functions, the various bands within the program have toured regionally in promoting Instrumental Music in Catholic Schools and have proudly represented Mater Dei HS at music festivals both nationally and internationally: Hawaii 2018, Italy 2016, New Orleans 2015 and New York 2013. Most recently in 2018, the Marching Band & Color Guard earned several 1st Place Awards and were finalists at the California State Band Championships. In the Spring of 2018, the Mater Dei Jazz Band was awarded a Gold First Place rating from World Heritage Music Festivals.

Mr. Martinez currently lives in Orange County with his wife, Osiris, and their children Isaac and Diana.

What I Love About MD

The students' dedication and parents' support of the program and Mater Dei.

Education
M.A. Arts Administration - University of Kentucky; B.A. Music Education - Cal State University of Fullerton
Performance emphasis in Trumpet; BTSA - Concordia University; California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Cal State University of Fullerton

2005 Yamaha Music Scholar Award - Cal Sate University of Fullerton
2000 Official Pasadena Rose Parade Honor Band Member

Teaching since: 2006

At MD since: 2006