EHS Directors
Email: armando.martinez@elginisd.net
Phone: (512) 285-9176
Mr. Martinez-EHS Head Band Director
Mr. Martinez is currently in his 18th year as a Texas music educator. Mr. Martinez is a native of Seguin, TX and received his Bachelor's of Music from the School of Music at Texas State University in 2007. Mr. Martinez was inspired to become a band director by his high school band director Dr. Mark Waymire. Mr. Martinez follows the lead of Dr. Waymire by wanting the band to be a positive force in every student’s life, and for students to become better people and musicians while being in the Elgin High School Wildcat Band.
While at Texas State, Mr. Martinez studied euphonium with Mr. Raul Rodriguez, marched with the Texas State University Bobcat Marching Band from 2001-2004, was a marching member of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps from 2003-2005. Mr. Martinez was a visual instructor for the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, and Guardians Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Martinez taught in Gonzales I.S.D., Hays C.I.S.D., served as Assistant Director for 4 years at Elgin High School, and currently serves as Head Band Director at Elgin High School.
Mr. Martinez is a member of Texas Music Educators Association and Texas Bandmasters Association. Mr. Martinez lives in Elgin with his beautiful wife Danielle, their two beautiful daughters, Alaina and Amaya, and cat Jade.
Email: andrew.arbouzov@elginisd.net
Phone: (512) 281-3438 ext. 1120
Mr. Arbouzov-EHS Assistant Band Director
Mr. Arbouzov is starting his first year as a music educator after graduating from The University of Houston in December 2023. While at school, Mr. Arbouzov studied saxophone under Dr. Woodrow Witt and was a member of the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, and various other performing groups.
In addition to studies and performance in the collegiate setting, Mr. Arbouzov has extensive experience in the marching arts as a conductor at both the Bluecoats and Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps. There, he reinforced his belief in developing student leadership and learned top performance practice in the activity.
In his free time, Mr. Arbouzov continues to practice the saxophone and learn more about jazz. Other interests of his include playing basketball, reading, and tending to his mischievous cats Paulie and Remy.
Mr. Arbouzov is beyond thrilled to begin his teaching career with the Elgin High School Band and to work the programs wonderful students!
Mr. Gonzales-Elgin ISD Percussion Director
Mr. Gonzales is a resident of Austin, Texas and is an alumni of the University of Houston. He obtained his degree in instrumental music education and has experience performing with the school’s wind ensemble, symphony orchestra, percussion ensemble, steel band, and world renowned “Spirit of Houston” marching band. Christian has had the opportunity to perform in Drum Corps International with the Phantom Regiment, and WGI Percussion with Monarch Independent.
His teaching experience includes numerous high school percussion programs in the Houston area, and independent groups as well. Christian also served as the former percussion caption head at Compass Drum and Bugle Corps during their 2021 season. In the 2022, he also served as a bass technician at Louisiana Stars. Christian is also serving as a bass technician for Rhythmic Force Percussion in Austin. TX. Lastly, he is currently the Battery Caption Head for the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps.
He is extremely excited to be a part of the Elgin staff and cannot wait to continue making a positive impact on the program and the community!
Email: christian.gonzlaes@elginisd.net
Phone: (512) 281-3438 ext. 1052
