Attending Oklahoma City University as an undergraduate student, Marina Quintanilla was a student majoring in Vocal Performance, but also participating in the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band as the bari saxophone player. It wasn’t until her junior year when she took a composition class that she realized composing was something she enjoyed and felt confident doing. This class sparked her creativity, and she was offered a full ride to return to her alma mater as a Master’s student in Composition. Since returning to school, she has had readings with the OCU Symphony Orchestra, and has written a choral piece which made its debut with a semi-professional chamber choir, The Canterbury Chamber Voices. To follow Marina’s musical endeavors, you can follow her on instagram @ina_quintanilla.