Bio

Maggie Demel is a professional performer and music educator living In the greater Austin Area. She has performed all throughout the US and abroad, appearing with groups including The Victoria Symphony (TX), Central Texas Philharmonic(TX), Santa Fe Symphony (NM), and the New Mexico Philharmonic(NM). Her passion and love for music shine through in her work as a soloist, performer, and educator.

Maggie Demel  was born and raised in Pflugerville, Texas just outside of Austin. She received her Bachelors in Music Education from the University of New Mexico, in Albuquerque where she studied under Dr. Mike Walker. She also received her Masters in Music Performance at the University of Texas - Austin with the guidance of Professor Patrick Hughes, where she also serves as the Teaching Assistant for the Horn Studio. Ms.Demel was a member of both the University of Texas Wind Ensemble under the direction of Jerry Junkin, and the University of Texas Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Farkhad Khudyev, serving as principal horn for two seasons. 

As a soloist, Maggie traveled to the 50th international horn conference in Ghent, Belgium in the Summer of 2019. She was one of five finalists in the Premiere Soloist Competition. Along with her soloist and performing career, Ms.Demel has been dedicated to teaching future generations of musicians, and has a growing and thriving private studio. Maggie is currently expanding her studio in the next year and has plans to continue her music education journey in the Austin area. 

When it comes to the Marching Arts, Maggie has been a part of several organizations throughout her career. She was the youngest member of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps in 2012, and spent two seasons with marching and competing across the US. She continued on to become one of the Drum Majors of the UNM Spirit Marching Band for their 2016 season. She was also a Head Marching Instructor for the Volcano Vista Marching Band, In Albuquerque New Mexico In 2017.

Ms. Demel will continue to perform, educate and inspire others through music. She hopes to inspire others through music by showing them the joy and love she has for music. She demonstrates through her work that anyone and everyone can be a part of music in some way, shape or form. Ms. Demel will continue to expand her studio and take professional orchestral auditions, as well as continue her craft as a music educator wherever possible.