Joshua Mickens

Drummer at USA Pavilion, World Expo 2025

Residence performer at the USA Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, delivering diverse sets of music including jazz, pop, disco, and more.

Drummer at Carnegie Hall

Played drums with North Carolina Central University's choir and helped with constructing the pieces we played as well.

Drummer at Gunhild Carling Tour

Played drums with jazz artist Gunhild Carling and spent time applying reading and performance skills.

Drummer at Mount Calvary Holy Church Family Worship Center

Learned to build chemistry with new musicians while performing across North Carolina.

Security at J. Cole's Dreamville Festival

Worked security for the festival and ensured safety and vendor operations.

Drummer at NCCU Ultimate Gospel Homecoming Experience

Played drums behind NCCU artist Robert McCreary in a lineup opening for Kierra Sheard and Tasha Cobb.

Host at WNCU 90.7 (NCCU student radio)

Hosted the NCCU student radio station and learned live soundboard operation and mic level control.

Drummer at North Carolina Central University Pep Band

Performed in live performance settings as part of NCCU pep band.

Drummer at NCCU Jazz Combo 3, Jazz Combo 2, & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Learned to read music and developed jazz skills while performing with NCCU ensembles.

Musician at NCCU Graduate Recitals

Composed, arranged and recorded for NCCU student graduate recitals.

Drummer at Marcus Anderson’s Jazz and Coffee Escape (MAJACE)

Worked with Marcus Anderson’s sound crew in production, drum tech, and stage/instrument setup and lighting.

Engineer at M KR Productions

Produced and engineered podcasts and implemented marketing strategies.

Drummer at World Expo Osaka (USA Pavilion)

Resident performer delivering diverse sets including jazz, pop, disco, and more at the USA Pavilion during the Osaka World Expo (3-month engagement).

Drummer at Marcus Anderson's Jazz and Coffee Escape

Collaborated with Marcus Anderson and his sound crew in production, drum tech, and setting up stage instruments and lighting.

Drummer at North Carolina Central University Jazz Combos & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Played drums with NCCU Jazz Combo 3, Jazz Combo 2, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble; learned to read music and developed jazz performance skills.

Musician at Durham, NC

Composed and arranged for NCCU students' graduate recitals and recorded some NCCU musicians' graduate recital performances.

Engineer at MKR Productions

Produced and engineered podcasts and implemented marketing strategies.

Drummer at NCCU Jazz Combos & Vocal Jazz Ensemble (NCCU)

Drummer for NCCU Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz Ensemble during 2019-2024 period.

Drummer at NCCU Jazz Combos & Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Continued participation as drummer in NCCU ensembles.

Musician at Durham, NC

Composed and arranged for NCCU student recitals and recorded performances for NCCU musicians.

Drummer at Marcus Anderson's Jazz and Coffee Escape

Worked with Marcus Anderson and his sound crew in production, drum tech, and setting up stage instruments and lights.

Drummer at World Expo 2025 Osaka

Resident performer at the USA Pavilion delivering diverse sets of music including jazz, pop, disco, and more.

Musician at North Carolina Central University (NCCU)

Composed and arranged for NCCU students and recorded some NCCU musicians' graduate recitals.

Host at WNCU 90.7 (NCCU Student Radio Station)

Hosted the NCCU student radio station (90.7) and learned how to use a live soundboard and how to control the levels on a microphone.