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Joshua Hobbs (b. 1990) is an American composer, arranger, and music educator whose works are performed by ensembles around the world. He 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. His compositional training includes private study with Brian Balmages, Mark Camphouse, Timothy Mahr, Andrew Boysen Jr., and Christopher Marshall.

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Joshua’s music has earned numerous honors, including selection as a winner of the National Band Association’s Young Composer Mentor Project and the Dallas Winds’ Brass Fanfare Composition Contest. His works have also been recognized multiple times as J.W. Pepper Editor’s Choice selections. Writing for ensembles of all sizes and ability levels, his music has been performed by the United States Air Force Band, the University of North Texas Wind Symphony, Summit Brass, and at prestigious venues such as the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic and conferences of CBDNA, ITG, and IHS.

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Joshua’s music is published by Excelcia Music, Neil A. Kjos Music, Triplo Press, Hickman Music Editions, and others. He is a member of ASCAP and resides in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, where he serves as Director of Bands at J.W. Mitchell High School.​​