João Martinho

João Martinho serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Music, Berlin University of the Arts, while concurrently holding the position of principal trombonist with the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra. His distinguished career bridges academic pedagogy and international performance, featuring collaborations with premier European ensembles including the Berlin Philharmonic and Staatskapelle Berlin.

His expertise centers on Music Performance with specialized focus on Trombone, Orchestral Studies, and Chamber Music. Martinho's teaching methodology integrates decades of professional orchestral experience, particularly in brass repertoire interpretation and ensemble dynamics. His performance philosophy emphasizes historical context within contemporary orchestral practice.

Martinho's significant recognition includes:

• First prize at the Frank Smith Trombone Competition of the International Trombone Association (ITA) in 2015

As a chamber music innovator, he co-founded ensembles Mr. SC & the Wild Bones Gang and Portuguese Brass, and maintains regular performance partnerships with Matthias Höfs and Salaputia Brass. His academic work develops future orchestral musicians through practical immersion in professional performance standards.