Faculty Profiles

Joey M. Martin (conductor/pianist) is a musician regarded for his diverse musical interests, engaging artistry, and passionate enthusiasm for the choral art. He holds the rank of professor of music at Texas State University (TXST) and continues in his 27^th year as Director of Choral Activities with additional duties as the Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Dr. Martin has been recognized as a Favorite Professor at Texas State and has received several Presidential Distinction Awards for both teaching and service. During his time at TXST he has directed four of the six university vocal ensembles. Under his direction, TXST Chorale tours internationally with performances throughout much of Europe, South Africa and China and for numerous conferences including the Texas Music Educators Association, the southwest division of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), national ACDA, and the International Kodály Festival.
In addition to his work at TXST, Dr. Martin has served as the artistic director for the Alamo City Men’s Chorale, chorus director for the Mid-Texas Symphony, and with Craig Hella Johnson as part of the creative team for the Victoria Bach Festival. His scholarly/creative activities span 31of the United States and 17 countries on 6 continents including much of Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Thailand, Japan, and Brazil. For 17 years he reveled in sharing the ‘aloha spirit’ of Hawai’i with exceptional young musicians from the mainland through concerts and enrichment activities to foster awareness and understanding of Polynesian cultures.
Commitment to service is a priority for Dr. Martin. His service in music ministry spans 36 years in positions as choir/handbell director/organist for various churches including Elk City Presbyterian Church (OK), Weatherford United Methodist Church (OK), historic First Protestant Church in New Braunfels (TX), and currently with New Braunfels Presbyterian Church. He served for 7 years as the National ACDA Repertoire and Resources Chair for College and University Choirs and currently serves on the board of directors for the Grammy award-winning choral ensemble, Conspirare. In recognition of his service, Dr. Martin was awarded the Choral Advocacy Award during the 2022 conference of TCDA.
As a pianist, he enjoys collaboration with vocal and instrumental artists in recitals having served as coach/accompanist for diverse artists including vocalists Jennie Olson, Maria Jette, Timothy Jones, Ron Ulen, Daveda Karanas, Soon Cho, Juli Wood, Richard Novak, and Cheryl Parrish as well as trio work with violist Ames Asbell and cellist Karla Hamelin.
Dr. Martin received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in choral conducting from the University of Texas at Austin where he was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student while studying conducting with Craig Hella Johnson. He is a recent graduate of the Harvard School of Education Management Development Program, a member of the Fulbright specialist roster, and served as a mentor for the Texas Academic Leadership Academy. In his spare time, he dreams of culinary school.