Media Composer at Self-Employed / Josh Cavazos

Lead composer for film, media, and advertising projects; utilize ProTools and various software libraries to create custom soundtrack files and musical scores; head the composing department; collaborate with directors and producers to align music with story, action, and emotion; hire and oversee additional musicians and mix engineers; manage music budgets and apply for grants; manage website, advertising, and social media engagement.

Music Director / Coordinator at Alamo City Church

Oversee band, technical team, and vocalist team; hire and coordinate instrumental band members and vocalists; lead and provide musical direction for contemporary band during weekly rehearsals and services; arrange instrumental lead sheets and develop musical transitions; orchestrate and record supplementary production music; communicate regularly with supervisors and oversee budget expenses.

Adjunct Instructor of Music at San Antonio College

Taught courses in keyboard harmony, music fundamentals, class piano 1–4, music appreciation; private lessons in piano and composition; presented a solo lecture recital on Hymns Reimagined and performed additional works.

Composer at Independent / Self-Employed

Create custom soundtrack scores and musical notation for various media production clients; craft orchestration and arrangements for ensembles including full orchestra, string orchestra, brass ensemble, and rhythm band; collaborate with directors, producers, and conductors to align compositions with project specifications; hire and supervise additional musicians and mix engineers; manage music budgets, research, and apply for grants and funding; manage website, advertising, and social media engagement.

Music Director / Coordinator at Alamo City Church

Hire, coordinate, and supervise instrumental band members and vocalists; provide musical direction for contemporary band during weekly rehearsals and services; arrange instrumental lead sheets; orchestrate and produce supplementary custom tracks for special services; communicate regularly with supervisors and oversee budget expenses.

Adjunct Instructor of Music at San Antonio College

Taught courses in Keyboard Harmony, Music Fundamentals, Class Piano 1–4, Music Appreciation, and Private Lessons in Piano and Composition; advised Private Lessons and Independent Study students for university applications; presented a solo lecture recital on Hymns Reimagined and Sarabande in G Minor.

Composer at Self-Employed / Freelance

Create custom soundtrack scores and musical notation for various media production clients; develop custom orchestrations and arrangements for ensembles; collaborate with directors, producers, and conductors to tailor music to project specifications; hire and oversee additional musicians and mix engineers; manage music budgets, apply for grants, and oversee marketing and online presence.

Owner / Music Producer / Composer at Josh Cavazos Music

Own and operate recording studio; produce and score music in cinematic, pop, orchestral, indie, and contemporary worship styles; collaborate with clients to understand musical needs; align media compositions and orchestrations to project specifications; create custom arrangements and orchestrations for ensembles; hire and oversee additional musicians and mixing engineers; manage budgets and marketing.

Owner and Operator at Josh Cavazos Music Recording Studio

Own and operate Josh Cavazos Music recording studio; Produce and score music in cinematic, pop, orchestral, indie, and contemporary worship styles. Hire and supervise additional musicians and mixing engineers. Manage website, advertising, and social media engagement. Collaborate with clients to understand musical needs and align media compositions with project specifications; create custom arrangements for varied ensembles, including rhythm band and full orchestra.

Music Director at Alamo City Church

Hired, coordinated, and supervised band members; Provided musical direction and arranged lead sheets for contemporary band; Orchestrated and produced custom supplemental tracks; Coordinated videographers and documentary participants for nonprofit collaborations (The American Cancer Society, Dear Jack Foundation, Hearts Need Art); Coordinated with remote cello collaborations (Hans Zimmer) and assisted lead mixing engineer; Managed budgets and funding; Organized youth orchestra performances and collaborations; Arranged and performed as featured pianist/vocalist for major events; Created worship tracks and album arrangements.

Private Piano & Composition Instructor at Texas State University / San Antonio College

Provided private instruction in piano and composition; Mentored independent study and private lessons for students preparing university applications; Taught courses in Keyboard Harmony, Music Fundamentals, Classical Piano, and Music Appreciation; Presented solo lecture recital on Hymns Reimagined.

Owner & Operator at Josh Cavazos Music

Owns and operates Josh Cavazos Music recording studio; produces and scores music in cinematic, pop, orchestral, indie, and contemporary worship styles; collaborates with clients to understand music needs and align media compositions and orchestrations; creates custom arrangements and orchestrations for ensemble types including rhythm band and full orchestra; hires and oversees additional musicians and mixing engineers; manages music budgets and marketing efforts.