A "Little" About Martha Surface
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Martha Surface is in her twenty-eighth year of teaching with the
Killeen Independent School District. She taught at Rancier Junior High for three
years prior to coming to Killeen High School as associate choir director. In 1986,
she took over the responsibilites of directing the Killeen High School Choral Music
program. As a Pasadena High School student under the direction of Jim Casey, Martha was
selected for membership in the TMEA All State Choir. She received her Bachelor of Music
Education with piano concentration from Sam Houston State University as a student of John Paul,
Virginia Irvin, and Wayne Roe. Martha also studied with B.R. Henson at SHSU while completing the
Master of Music degree with Kodaly certification. Frequent accompanist for Region Choir Concerts,
Martha has held office as TMEA Region VIII Secretary and Vocal Chairman. Additionally, Martha accompanies
middle school and high school choirs within her district for concerts and contests. For many years,
Martha served as church pianist and organist, but now enjoys singing in the choir. Her husband,
Richard, is the head choral director at Ellison High School in Killeen. His EHS Chorale performed at the
1991 TMEA Convention. Their son, Scott, is the choral director at Twin Creeks Middle School in
Spring. Martha holds membership in TMEA, TCDA, ACDA, and Sigma Alpha Iota.