Master Sergeant Joshua Fox, originally from Hesperia, California, started saxophone in the 6th grade and played through high school in both the concert and jazz bands. Master Sgt. Fox attended Fullerton Community College to study jazz under James Linahon and saxophone with Leo Potts. He later transferred to the University of North Texas, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree while studying under Jim Riggs. After graduation from University of North Texas, Master Sgt. Fox became the Associate Director of Bands for the Carroll Independent School District of Southlake, Texas, where he taught concert band, jazz band, and orchestra for grades 6-12. During his time at CISD, Master Sgt. Fox helped the jazz program grow from one high school band to eight junior high and high school bands. This culminated in the program’s first qualification to the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition, where they placed within the top 15 high school bands in the nation.
The Concert Band, the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s five ensembles, has performed for over 100 million people worldwide since its founding in 1946. This elite 65-member group has toured across all 50 states and 25 countries, performing in venues ranging from the Berlin Philharmonie and Carnegie Hall to state fairs and high school gyms. Often joined by the Soldiers’ Chorus, the band presents marches, overtures, popular and patriotic music, and solos. They’ve collaborated with renowned orchestras like the Boston Pops and Detroit Symphony and participated in presidential inaugurations and diplomatic events, embodying American pride and professionalism in every performance.