Joshua Leyda
Composer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Certified Chef ™
Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Winthrop University
Kingston University London
Josh is a composer who primarily focuses on music for the Marching Arts. Since 2019, Joshua has composed for dozens of competitive marching ensembles all across the United States. While being classically trained, Josh is well known for his modern approach to composing, with each of his shows including fully-produced custom soundscaping. Josh strives to bring a stress-free show design option for band directors of all budgets. Focusing on integrating the entire design process, so directors can spend more time teaching and less time designing. Josh’s shows have won numerous awards including a coveted State Championship in 2023. Joshua has big aspirations in the music industry and is driven to inspire change in the marching arts.
2023 Cherokee HS
2023 Fox Creek HS
2022 Dunlap HS
My time as a Performer
2012-2016 High School Marching Band & Symphonic Band
3 State Finals Appearances. 5th place 2015 Championships.
2016 High School Indoor Percussion
3rd place at circuit Championships
2017 Civitas Independent Indoor Percussion
CWEA Circuit Champions | 6th place WGI World Finalist
2018 Civitas Independent Indoor Percussion
CWEA Circuit Champions | 8th place WGI World Finalist
Outside of writing music, Josh spends a large portion of his free time whitewater rafting. Currently, he works at the U.S. National Whitewater Center as a Raft Guide and Trip Leader. A few of his favorite rivers include The Chattooga River, Tallulah River, and Nolichucky River. Josh rocks a Kiwi-Green Hyside Minimax raft and is convinced that it’s the best boat ever designed.
Chattooga River
2022 Rafting Highlights
Raft Guide & Trip Leader at the
U.S. National Whitewater Center