Josh Hoover is a drummer, percussionist, composer, arranger, and educator from Charleston, South Carolina. He began his journey in music in 5th grade orchestra, and began playing drums in 6th grade band. In middle school, he got his first opportunity to play jazz and drum set in the 8th grade jazz band. In high school, Josh was a member of the Wando Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion ensemble. During high school, Josh was a member of the South Carolina All-State Concert Band, as well as the All-State Jazz Band.
Josh attended college at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. He began his college career as a percussion performance major, studying marimba, snare drum, and orchestral repetoire with percussionists Kevin Bobo and John Tafoya. As a percussion performance major, Josh had the opportunity to perform with the IU Concert Band, IU Symphonic Band, IU Symphony Orchestra, Brazillian Ensemble, and the IU percussion ensemble.
During his sophomore year of studies, Josh decided to change his degree to jazz studies, and he began studying with world renowned drum set artist and percussionist and educator Steve Houghton. With Houghton, Josh covered all aspects of drumming and jazz vibraphone. As a jazz studies major, Josh had the opportunity to perform with multiple big bands and jazz combos, record in studios with various groups, and perform all around the Indiana region. While at IU, Josh developed valuable composing/arranging skills, jazz and classical piano skills, vibraphone improvisation skills as well as an in-depth knowledge of jazz and classical music history. In his senior year, Josh studied with percussionist Michael Spiro and was a member of the IU Latin Jazz ensemble. This ensemble under the direction of Grammy Award nominees Michael Spiro and Wayne Wallace performed both traditional and contemporary Afro-Cuban music, merging different styles and genres into their performances.
While living in Charleston, Josh has performed with numerous bands and orchestras, varying in style and size. He has has played both percussion and full drum set with both the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and the North Charleston Pops Orchestra, showcasing his abilities in both environments.
Josh has performed with several different groups at several music venues around Charleston including The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, The Charleston Gaillard, The Charleston Pourhouse, The Music Hall, The Sottile Theater, Hall's Chophouse, Grill 225, High Cotton the Charleston Grill and many others.
When not playing jazz, Josh enjoys playing with local bands all around town. He has performed with groups such as Jordan Igoe, Ayala Asherov, The Hadleys, Solid Country Gold, The Lowhills, Danielle Howle, Shane Allen, Lil Sebastian and more.
Josh attended college at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana. He began his college career as a percussion performance major, studying marimba, snare drum, and orchestral repetoire with percussionists Kevin Bobo and John Tafoya. As a percussion performance major, Josh had the opportunity to perform with the IU Concert Band, IU Symphonic Band, IU Symphony Orchestra, Brazillian Ensemble, and the IU percussion ensemble.
During his sophomore year of studies, Josh decided to change his degree to jazz studies, and he began studying with world renowned drum set artist and percussionist and educator Steve Houghton. With Houghton, Josh covered all aspects of drumming and jazz vibraphone. As a jazz studies major, Josh had the opportunity to perform with multiple big bands and jazz combos, record in studios with various groups, and perform all around the Indiana region. While at IU, Josh developed valuable composing/arranging skills, jazz and classical piano skills, vibraphone improvisation skills as well as an in-depth knowledge of jazz and classical music history. In his senior year, Josh studied with percussionist Michael Spiro and was a member of the IU Latin Jazz ensemble. This ensemble under the direction of Grammy Award nominees Michael Spiro and Wayne Wallace performed both traditional and contemporary Afro-Cuban music, merging different styles and genres into their performances.
While living in Charleston, Josh has performed with numerous bands and orchestras, varying in style and size. He has has played both percussion and full drum set with both the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, and the North Charleston Pops Orchestra, showcasing his abilities in both environments.
Josh has performed with several different groups at several music venues around Charleston including The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, The Charleston Gaillard, The Charleston Pourhouse, The Music Hall, The Sottile Theater, Hall's Chophouse, Grill 225, High Cotton the Charleston Grill and many others.
When not playing jazz, Josh enjoys playing with local bands all around town. He has performed with groups such as Jordan Igoe, Ayala Asherov, The Hadleys, Solid Country Gold, The Lowhills, Danielle Howle, Shane Allen, Lil Sebastian and more.