He teaches theory, composition, and orchestration. As a composer and arranger, Martynuik’s compositions have been performed across the United States. His most recent collaborations have included composing music for the IUP Dance Company fall 2016 production of Blood Wedding, based on Frederico Lorca’s play. The Barkada Saxophone Quartet (grand prize winners of the 2013 Fischoff Chamber Music competition) premiered his “Alta Vita,” quintet for piano and saxophones, in November 2016 with pianist Anastasia Antonacos. The performers will also present the quintet on tour during the spring 2017 semester with recitals at Shenandoah Conservatory, the University of West Virginia, and IUP.