Julie McEntee

 

Julie McEntee has worked at the University of Montevallo since August 1995, first in the Records Office, then transferring to the Department of Music just six weeks later.  She received the Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Montevallo in 1976, graduating with highest honors from the same department where she now works.  After graduating from UM, Ms. McEntee completed two years of graduate study in French horn performance at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where over the next several years she performed with the Orchestra of Santa Fe, the Chamber Orchestra of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Civic Light Opera orchestra. In 1986 she moved to San Antonio, Texas where she was Business Manager of RBC Music Company and a member of the San Antonio Municipal Band.  Julie returned to her home town and alma mater in the summer of 1995.  In 1999 Ms. McEntee was the first recipient of the University of Montevallo National Alumni Association's Outstanding Staff Award.  She received the Office Support Personnel’s Award for Excellence for 2003-2004.

A mother of two, Ms. McEntee is active in the community and is a member of Citizens for Montevallo.  She is on the board of directors of the Montevallo Community Band, serving as vice president of that group.  She is also on the board of directors of the Montevallo Arts Council and serves as secretary for the organization.

Still an active musician, Ms. McEntee enjoys playing her horn both professionally and with amateur groups.  She is a member of the musicians' union, Local 256-733 and the International Horn Society.  She performs regularly with the Montevallo Community Band and the Red Mountain Chamber Orchestra.  She has also performed with Alabama Operaworks, the Birmingham Art Music Alliance, Summerfest Musical Theatre, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Montgomery Symphony, and in many area churches.

In addition to music, Julie also enjoys reading, hiking, camping and gardening.  She lives in Montevallo with her children, her two cats and her dog.