Joshua Davis
Detroit, MI *****
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Education:
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Bachelor of Art degree in Music
with concentration in vocal performance.
Expected Graduation date. May 2014.
Studies with Ms. Taylor Johnson, Dr. Megan Fogle, Dr. Peter Hoesing,
2006 2010. Detroit High School of Arts . Detroit, Michigan
Vocal Music Major, Cum laude.
Studied with Ms. Cheryl Valentine, Ms. Shelia Sipes, Ms. Fiore.
Pedagogical Experience.
. 2010 Young Masters Arts and Smarts Camp-Southfield Michigan
Assisted The Drama Teacher instruct Acting Courses for
Children ages 5 14.
Assisted drama instructor write play production “The Majority
Rules.”
Musical Compositions.
The Star Spangled Banner (Arrangement)
August 16 2011, August 21 2012 at Comerica Park
For Tigers Baseball game sponsoring Cornerstone
“Be a Tiger For Kids”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOEwvELGgmA
2011. Lord I Want To Be A Christian (SATB piece negro spiritual
Arrangement) performed on June 12, 2012. @ Greater
Ecclesia Temple.
2011. Lift Every Voice and Sing (SATB vocal Arrangement, words by James Weldon Johnson,
Music by John Rosamond Johnson
2011. Sing A Song (SATB vocal arrangement with piano and flute written by Prima
Louis)
2011 He’s Got the Whole World ( SATB vocal Negro Spiritual Arrangement)
2011. Stand By Me (TTBB vocal Arrangement
Written by Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, and Ben E. King, who also performed the piece.)
2011. Jacob’s Ladder (SATB vocal Negro Spiritual Arrangement)
2011. Ave Maria (SATB vocal acapella setting to Giulio Caccini of piece.)
2011. God Made A Rainbow (SATB vocal Jazz piece) original song
Performed on October 25 2012. Pi Kappa Lambda Student
Composition recital Claflin University.
2011 Sinnuh Please Don’t Let this harvest Pass (SATB vocal Negro Spiritual
Arrangement)
2011. I Need Thee Every Hour (SATB vocal arrangement. Hymn written by Annie
S.Hawks Music by Robert E. Lowry)
2011. Jesus Is Coming Back (SATB piece) original piece
2011. Memories (SATB vocal jazz) original piece
2012. Jazz Jumba (Instrumental original Jazz band piece)
2012. Funky Jazz (Instrumental Orignal jazz Band piece)
2012 Live And Never Die (original R&B inspirational song)
2012. Groove (Instrumental original Jazz band piece)
2012. If Life was Simple (original piece for Concert Band w solo voice)
2012 Live and Never Die ( original Inspirational Song)
2012. I Just Wanna Fall in Love Again (Pop original song)
2013. Schrenphernia (Pop original Song)
2013. Don’t’ Break My Heart (Pop original Song)
2013 I’ll See You Someday (original English Art Song for
Mezzo-soprano and piano.
2013. Your Love’s Turning Me on (original R&B song)
2013. I’m Letting Go (original pop song) performed October
29th Claflin University’s Department of
Music student composition recital.
2013. A Modern Tale (An original piece for Orchestra )
2013. Drama Action ( an Orignal Piece for Orchestra)
2013. Cries In The Dark (Orignal Stage Musical )
Performance Activities.
2013. “Mantanga Man” and ensemble member The Color
Purple Claflin University Theatre Production
2012. “The Scarecrow” The Wiz Fair Share
Productions Det, Mi
2010-2014 Member of Claflin University Choir
2011-2013. “Stevie Wonder” Claflin University Concert Choir Motown revue
2005 2010. Member of Greater Ecclesia Temple Church choir/praise team and
Drama Guild. Detroit Michigan.
2006-2010 Detroit High School of Arts Male Ensemble “Vision” Detroit Mi.
2007 2010 Detroit High School of Arts Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Detroit Mi
2007 2010 Detroit High School of Arts Concert Choir, Detroit Mi.
2009 2010 Antia Baker Vocal Jazz Master Class Series, Detroit Mi.
2008 Ensemble Member, “Priestman” in Opera The Magic Flute.
Marygrove College Production. Detroit Mi.
Community Service
2011 Kiddie Kollege, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Read to children ages 2 to 4
2012. Trinity United Methodist Church. Orangeburg South Carolina
Assisted Instructor with Classroom procedures.
Awards/Competitions
2009 2010 Detroit School of Arts Principal’s Honor Roll, Detroit
2009 2010 Member of Detroit High School of Arts Tri-M Music
Society Detroit Mi
2009. First Place Winner In Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Inc
(Michigan Diocese) Essay Competition Flint Mi.
2007 2010. First Division Ratings In Michigan School’s Vocal Music
Association District 15 Solo and Ensemble Festival.
2007 2009. First Division Ratings In Michigan School’s Vocal Music
Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival . MI
Reference
Cheryl Valentine,
Director of Choirs Detroit High School of Arts
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313-***-**** Office
Eric Gardner,
Director of Choirs Cornerstone Schools Association
Eric Gardner ************@*****.***
313-***-****---Cell
Megan Fogle, Ph.D
Assistant Professor of Music theory and
Composition. Claflin University Department of
Music. Orangeburg South, Carolina.
803-***-**** office
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Laura Keith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music Education and
Piano. Claflin University Department of Music
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Office: 803-***-****
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