Meet the Eastern Music Camp Administrative Staff
Joseph Martin, Director
Joseph Martin has been the Director of Eastern Music Camp since 1977. He is also the professor of oboe and Assistant Chair to the Department of Music at Eastern Illinois University.
He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from East Carolina University and has extensive experience in orchestral and solo performances. His experience includes commercial and popular music as well as classical orchestral and chamber repertoire. He has offered master classes, seminars in reed making, and small ensemble coaching throughout the state. He has been a frequent adjudicator and is a highly regarded double reed pedagogue and finds teaching beginning oboists the fundamentals of playing very rewarding.
Jerri Hinton, Assistant Director
Jerri Hinton is beginning her first year as Assistant Director of Eastern Music Camp. She is responsible for the administrative functions involved with EMC and the Department of Music where she currently holds the position of Administrative Aide.
She received her Bachelor of Education degree (Summa cum Laude) with teacher certification from Eastern Illinois University. Prior to her appointment at EIU, she was an instructor in the public school system.
