Dr. Joshua D. Smith


DR. JOSHUA D. SMITH

Assistant Professor of Music
Associate Conductor of Renaissance
 
 
D.M.A. University of North Texas
M.M. James Madison University
B.Mus. Ed. University of Kentucky
 
 
 
Joshua D. Smith is currently Assistant Professor of Music at Bethel University in McKenzie, TN where he is responsible for all aspects of percussion, including teaching applied lessons, directing the Percussion Ensemble, and directing the marching drum line. Smith also conducts the top Wind Band, serves as the assistant director of the marching band, and teaches academic classes within Bethel’s Division of Music. Smith received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Texas, a Master of Music Performance degree from James Madison University, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree from the University of Kentucky.
 
While at the University of North Texas, Smith was involved in a myriad of musical activities as a member of the Graduate Percussion Ensemble and the UNT Wind Symphony, through which he participated in several USA and World Premieres, as well as contributed to CD and DVD recordings through the GIA/Windworks label.
 
Dr. Smith is published as an author, composer, and arranger and his teaching career includes both university and public school experience. Dr. Smith’s professional and academic affiliations include the Percussive Arts Society, The College Music Society, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Beta Kappa, TRI-M MUSIC National Honor Society, and WHO’S WHO Among America’s Teachers.