Ms. F. Benitez, M.M.

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).