2016 Clinic (Arranging for the Marching Percussion Section)

JoshPowellBioPicIIJosh is a wind and percussion arranger for Fannin Musical Productions.  His compositions and arrangements have been performed by hundreds of bands throughout the country including state and Bands of America regional finalists.  He is also currently the co-caption head for the Murray State University Racer Band percussion section.  He has held this position for eight years after first serving as the front ensemble head for one year.  His duties include teaching and arranging for both the battery and front ensemble.  During Josh’s tenure the band has performed at the BOA Grand National Championships and multiple BOA Regional Championships.

Josh has taught many high school percussion sections in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Louisiana.  His sections at Murray High School (KY) were a regular state marching band finalist, and his Marshall County (KY) indoor percussion ensemble was a two time SCGC Scholastic A champion.  Josh, a 2004 graduate of Murray State University, is also an active performer as a member of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.  He’s also performed with the Jackson (TN) Symphony and was the drummer for “Variety: Music, Memories, and More” in Grand Rivers, KY.  Josh lives in Benton, KY with his wife, Tessa, and daughter, Liza.