Theresa Martin (b.1979) is an internationally renowned contemporary composer of orchestral, band, choral, and chamber music who holds a doctorate in Music Composition from the University of Michigan and whose works have been performed at conferences and recitals worldwide and are available on several recordings. Her energetic, melodious, and often rhythmically driven music grabs the attention of the audience and keeps performers on their toes. She often draws her inspiration from literature, images, nature, faith, and personal experiences. She has composed a large catalogue of works for the clarinet, and in a recent online article, she was named one of history’s top 100 female clarinetists. Among her many beloved works, “City of Ambition,” for wind ensemble and “Gryphon” for solo clarinet are quickly becoming a standards in the repertoire. She freelances as a performer, publisher, private teacher, and guest composer, and currently serves as the Wisconsin State Chair of the International Clarinet Association. When not composing or performing, she enjoys traveling, reading, being active outdoors, and spending time with her husband, son, daughter and two cats.
