Meet the wonderful teachers that make up the Emerson Orchestra cluster!
MRS. SANDRA M. MOUR |
Sandra Martinez Mour serves as the Director of Orchestras at Emerson High School in McKinney, TX. She began her teaching career in 2009 with Irving ISD. Throughout her tenure there, she assumed leadership roles at Lamar Middle School and Nimitz High School. Mrs. Mour has also taught at Arlington High School, Arlington ISD, where she held the position of Associate Director of Orchestras for four years.
Mrs. Mour is an alumna of Baylor University, having obtained a Bachelor of Music Education, cello as her primary instrument. During her undergraduate years, she performed with the Baylor Symphony, Baylor String Orchestra, Early Music Ensemble, San Angelo Symphony, and Valley Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, she earned a Master's in Education Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. Throughout her career, Mrs. Mour has undertaken the roles of district lead teacher, committee member on the curriculum for orchestral instruction, Region 20 Orchestra Division Chair, and Region 20 Middle School Coordinator. She actively engages as an adjudicator across the state and maintains membership in various professional music organizations, including TMEA, TODA, TMAA, and ASTA. She is a FASE Diverse String Teacher Fellow. |
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Ms. Michelle Campos is the Harp Instructor at Reedy High School. An active harpist based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, she regularly performs with esteemed ensembles such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Austin Symphony Orchestra, and McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to her classical work, Ms. Campos is a sought-after performer for weddings and private events across the Dallas area. She enjoys exploring a variety of genres and bringing a unique versatility to her playing.
Ms. Campos began her musical journey at the age of nine with piano lessons and later discovered the harp in sixth grade—an instrument chosen for her by her mother, which quickly became her passion. She recently earned her Master of Music in Harp Performance from Southern Methodist University, studying under Emily Levin. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Oklahoma City University, where she studied with Faith O’Neal. In addition to performing, Ms. Campos is dedicated to music education. She serves as the harp director for Frisco Independent School District and maintains a private studio. When she is not performing, she enjoys spending time with her husband Diego, a violinist of the Dallas Opera, and their Australian Shepherd, Alfie. |
MRS. MICHELLE K.
CAMPOS |
