Joshua Joseph
About Joshua Joseph
Joshua Joseph serves as Vice Curator at Global Shapers Community and has extensive experience in music education, holding positions such as Musical and Co-Artistic Director at The Joseph Foundation for Youth Arts Development. He emphasizes the importance of sound music education for holistic development and fosters creative exploration among students.
Current Role at Global Shapers Community
Joshua Joseph serves as Vice Curator at Global Shapers Community. He has been involved in this role since 2021. In addition to his position as Vice Curator, he also holds the title of Global Shaper, a role he has maintained since 2019. His work focuses on fostering youth engagement and leadership within the community.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Joseph studied at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, where he earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Enterprise Management from 2020 to 2021. He also graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His educational background supports his commitment to music education and youth arts development.
Professional Experience in Music Education
Joshua has extensive experience in music education. He has worked as a Music Teacher at Maria Regina Grade School since 2019 and has served as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. His previous roles include Steelpan Instructor/Music Tutor at the International School of Port of Spain and Assistant Steelpan Tutor at Patrons of Queens Hall Theatre Arts Camp in 2018.
Commitment to Youth Arts Development
Joshua Joseph is dedicated to youth arts development. He currently serves as Musical and Co-Artistic Director at The Joseph Foundation for Youth Arts Development, a position he has held since 2014. He emphasizes the importance of sound music education for the holistic development of individuals and fosters creative exploration among students.
Involvement in Cultural Competitions
Joshua has contributed to cultural initiatives as an Adjudicator for the National School's Panorama Competition under the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Education from 2019 to 2020. This role highlights his involvement in promoting and assessing music education and performance within the community.