Joshua Mickens

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Drummer at USA Pavilion, World Expo 2025
July 14, 2025 - October 6, 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
June 1, 2024 - Present
Played drums with North Carolina Central University's choir and helped with constructing the pieces we played as well.
Drummer at Gunhild Carling Tour
March 18, 2025 - Present
Played drums with jazz artist Gunhild Carling and spent time applying reading and performance skills.
Drummer at Mount Calvary Holy Church Family Worship Center
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2019
Learned to build chemistry with new musicians while performing across North Carolina.
Security at J. Cole's Dreamville Festival
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Worked security for the festival and ensured safety and vendor operations.
Drummer at NCCU Ultimate Gospel Homecoming Experience
October 30, 2022 - Present
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)
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Hosted the NCCU student radio station and learned live soundboard operation and mic level control.
Drummer at North Carolina Central University Pep Band
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Performed in live performance settings as part of NCCU pep band.
Drummer at NCCU Jazz Combo 3, Jazz Combo 2, & Vocal Jazz Ensemble
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2024
Learned to read music and developed jazz skills while performing with NCCU ensembles.
Musician at NCCU Graduate Recitals
August 1, 2024 - Present
Composed, arranged and recorded for NCCU student graduate recitals.
Drummer at Marcus Anderson’s Jazz and Coffee Escape (MAJACE)
July 27, 2023 - July 29, 2023
Worked with Marcus Anderson’s sound crew in production, drum tech, and stage/instrument setup and lighting.
Engineer at M KR Productions
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Produced and engineered podcasts and implemented marketing strategies.
Drummer at World Expo Osaka (USA Pavilion)
July 14, 2025 - October 6, 2025
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
July 27, 2023 - July 29, 2023
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
August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
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
August 1, 2024 - Present
Composed and arranged for NCCU students' graduate recitals and recorded some NCCU musicians' graduate recital performances.
Engineer at MKR Productions
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Produced and engineered podcasts and implemented marketing strategies.
Drummer at NCCU Jazz Combos & Vocal Jazz Ensemble (NCCU)
August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Drummer for NCCU Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz Ensemble during 2019-2024 period.
Drummer at NCCU Jazz Combos & Vocal Jazz Ensemble
August 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Continued participation as drummer in NCCU ensembles.
Musician at Durham, NC
August 1, 2024 - Present
Composed and arranged for NCCU student recitals and recorded performances for NCCU musicians.
Drummer at Marcus Anderson's Jazz and Coffee Escape
July 27, 2023 - July 29, 2023
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
July 14, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Resident performer at the USA Pavilion delivering diverse sets of music including jazz, pop, disco, and more.
Musician at North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
August 1, 2024 - Present
Composed and arranged for NCCU students and recorded some NCCU musicians' graduate recitals.
Host at WNCU 90.7 (NCCU Student Radio Station)
November 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
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.
Drummer at NCCU Pep Band
November 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Perfected my team work skills in a live performance setting.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry and Business Concentration at North Carolina Central University
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry and Business Concentration at North Carolina Central University
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry and Business at North Carolina Central University
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Music Industry and Business Concentration
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization