Josh Gottry has been creating innovative, pedagogical, and engaging new compositions and arrangements for more than three decades.
In that time, he has been selected for numerous ASCAP Plus awards, created over 100 published works, and his compositions been performed at the Midwest Clinic, Music for All National Festival, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, and on many college and university, high school, and middle school campuses.
…seasoned percussion educator that focuses on exposing students to quality music… – Joshua D. Smith
…fantastic job scoring clever harmonic lines in the keyboards in addition to providing extra rhythmic support… – Ben Coleman
RECENTLY RELEASED
…intelligent scoring and attention to detail… – Jason Baker
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Can’t Buy Me Love
arranged for percussion ensemble
Cargo Pants
for marimba quintet
Eleanor Rigby
arranged for keyboard percussion ensemble
μῆλον
for solo snare drum with percussion quartet
Quadrifurcation
for non-pitched percussion quartet
Three Squared Circles
for non-pitched percussion trio
Walt’s Garage
for bass clarinet and percussion
…known for his excellent mid-range pedagogical works for percussion. – Theresa Dimond