Josh Moore

elmwood gallery for the arts
Josh Moore
Bio
Josh Moore is an exciting guitarist that is currently based in the Los Angeles area.
Josh was drawn to music from a very early age, finally making his way to the guitar
around the age of 10, with his earliest performances around the age of 14. Josh is
currently earning his Master of Music degree under Scott Tennant at the University
of Southern California, and previously earned his Bachelor of Music Performance
degree from Buffalo State College under Evan Drummond. Josh is a frequent
performer, ranging from solo classical guitar, to chamber groups, as well as jazz and
contemporary groups. Josh is a member of the Moore/Artwick guitar duo, which
specializes in contemporary works, and while still residing in Buffalo was a member
of the “Post-Sonus Orchestra”, which is a Buffalo based contemporary music
ensemble. Recently Josh played electric guitar in the world premier performances of
“Emerald Shadows” by Adam Borecki, and “SYDEGT” by Saad Haddad. As a
competitor Josh has received 1st prizes in multiple guitar competitions including, the
2015 Pacific Guitar Festival, 2014 ASTA Aaron Green Guitar Competition, and the
2012 Young Artists Concerto Competition, which included a solo performance with
the Buffalo State Philharmonia. In addition, Josh has received 2nd place finishes
including the 2014 Southern Guitar Competition, and 2014 Hamilton International
Guitar Competition among others. Josh has played in lessons and masterclasses
with some of the world’s most prominent guitarists and pedagogues including Pepe
Romero, Sergio Assad, Roland Dyens, Paul O’Dette, Marcin Dylla, Alvaro Pierri,
Nicholas Goluses, Zoran Dukic and many others.
Performing at 1045 Elmwood Gallery for the Arts: June 13, 2015 – 7:30 - 8:30 pm
1045 Elmwood Ave • Buffalo, NY 14222 • 716-228-1855
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