Ms. F. Benitez, M.M.
Band Director
Coyote Cluster Band Camp July 22-26
Band Director
About me
Ms. Benitez earned her bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Cum Laude, and master’s degree in 2021 from Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Ms. Benitez has studied under clarinet pedagogues’ - Dr. Nancy King Sanders and Dr. Ronald Scott, conductors - Dr. Shawn Smith and Dr. Scott Jones. Ms. Benitez graduated from high school at Rio Hondo ISD where she earned a chair in the All-State Band on Bb clarinet for two consecutive years and participated in UIL State Marching Contest as a student, and later, as a band director. Ms. Benitez is currently a band director at La Joya ISD, where she has served for 9 years. Ms. Benitez serves on the board for the McAllen Wind Ensemble and has been an active member on Bb clarinet since 2018. She is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA), Women’s Band Directors International (WBDI), and National Band Association (NBA).