CEM Teaching Artist (Viola)

Adrian Ponce

Adrian Ponce

Biography

Adrian Ponce is a Houston-based musician, composer, educator, and arts administrator originally from Guatemala and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. Inspired by the teachers who shaped his early life, Adrian is committed to making music education accessible for all. He has taught in a wide range of settings—from public schools and private studios to youth arts organizations and UIL adjudication—and has worked toward expanding access to the arts by creating education and community programs. As a performer, Adrian has appeared with orchestras and ensembles across Texas and the southern United States.