Known for his energetic rhythms, rich harmonic language, and striking colors, award-winning Colombian American composer Josh Rodriguez (b. 1982) continues to gain recognition as an emerging composer and collaborator on a national and international scale. Born in Argentina and raised in Guatemala, Mexico and the United States with roots in Colombia, Rodriguez’s musical imagination has been formed by this bilingual, multi-cultural heritage. He collaborates regularly with theatre and film directors and has received several notable concert commissions in a wide range of musical genres. He received his PhD from the University of California Los Angeles where his research culminated in a dissertation about Argentine composer Alberto Ginastera. Rodriguez’ music is published by Walton Music (GIA), Murphy Music Press, and J.W. Pepper. He co-founded of Deus Ex Musica, an organization that facilitates ecumenical and interfaith conversations with clergy, musicians, and non-musicians. Rodriguez serves as Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Elmhurst University.

To hear Rodriguez’ music, visit YouTube, BandCamp, and joshrodriguezmusic.com.