TESTIMONIALS
"Josh brings tremendous passion to his arranging: in a time when most arrangers are chasing the latest sound, Josh’s work is dynamic, bold, even audacious, with an unflinching focus on the reason people are drawn to music in the first place.”
-Deke Sharon, Music Director/Arranger for Pitch Perfect, Founder of Contemporary A Cappella Society,
“His parshah compositions project is brilliant…the whole thing is great on so many educational and Jewish levels, the music is beautiful and singable.”
-Nancy Abramson, Director of H.L. Miller Cantorial School of the Jewish Theological Seminary
"It is evident that Josh is not only a gifted musician but also possesses a knack for guiding young performers. His students were well prepared on many levels: not only did they know the lyrics, melodic and harmonic structures, but it was evident that Josh had guided the students to communicate to the audience the emotions and ideas expressed in the lyrics as well."
-Rebekah Miller, colleague and former opera performer
"The kids think Josh is the best. They admire his musicianship and truly feel that he has made choir such a positive experience for them. All of us -- administrators, teachers, students and parents -- were so impressed with what he was able to create and produce. Most of all, the joy he was able to bring to their practices and performances was so very evident.
-Elaine Keigher, Frisch High School Principal
"His patience with novice singers was so evident as he took time during and after school hours to teach and reteach dozens of songs...not only teaching the basics of each song, but also why parts of the score were written in a specific way. The actors did not simply learn the words and notes, but they learned the art of music - the importance of timing, diction, harmony, and of listening to each other and singing as a group."
-Kira Weiss and Sarah Fortinsky, student directors of 'Thirteen'
"We wanted to thank Josh for orchestrating such an enjoyable show and for the individual attention he was able to give each student. Sophie loved her time working with him and I was amazed at her confidence and how comfortable she felt on stage. The students are so fortunate to perform with such a talented musician and pianist."
-Denise Abner, parent of Josh's student
“Josh is a magician of music... He took a disparate group of choir lovers and in 45 minutes created a tapestry of beauty and in the process gave us a chance to elevate our day with the joy of music and the connection of community. I watched in awe the master at work. Anyone who has a chance to hire Josh would consider themselves blessed to have his gifts grace their organization.”
- Rabbi Shoshana Mitrani Knapp