Joshua Hobbs (b. 1990) has been hailed as one of the rising stars in the world of composition and his reputation is growing rapidly. He has been selected as a winner of numerous contests, most notably the National Band Association's Young Composer Mentor Project and Dallas Wind Symphony Brass Fanfare Composition Contest.

Joshua holds a master’s degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of South Florida and a bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from the University of Central Florida. He has studied privately or participated in composition master classes with Mark Camphouse, Brian Balmages, Andrew Boysen Jr., Eric Whitacre, Robert W. Smith, Christopher Marshall, and more. His output includes works for ensembles of all sizes and has been performed around the world by artists including the United States Air Force Band, Scott Hartman, Jeff Nelsen, John Almeida, Summit Brass, Saint Louis Brass, at the New England Conservatory, University of Alabama, at International Trumpet Guild, International Horn Society conferences and on many other occasions.

Joshua’s music is published with Hickman Music Editions, Triplo Press, Balquhidder Music, Dorn Publications, Cimarron Music Press and is promoted through www.Newbandmusic.com. Joshua is registered with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and resides in Tampa, FL. 

For more information, recordings, and other helpful resources, please visit
WWW.JOSHUAHOBBSMUSIC.COM
Josh’s music has been performed across the country by various ensembles and artists including the Dallas Wind Symphony, Summit Brass, New England Conservatory, University of Alabama, University of Central Florida and many others. In addition to being self published, his music is also available through Hickman Music Editions, Triplo Press and Dorn Publications. He is also promoted through Newbandmusic.com. In 2013, Josh was chosen as a winner of the Dallas Wind Symphony Brass Fanfare Competition. He has studied with Brian Balmages, Robert W. Smith, Thad Anderson, and most recently, Christopher Marshall. Josh’s music is registered with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Josh is a member of the Society of Composers (SCI) as well as the American Composers Forum (ACF) and resides in Tampa, Florida. 

For more information, recordings, and other helpful resources, please visit
www.joshuahobbsmusic.com!

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