JOSH TRENTADUE (b. 1994) is an artist who creates music about humanity, nature, life, and everything in between. Balancing electrifying rhythms with ethereal lyricism and ambient textures, he provides immersive and transformative experiences for performers and audiences everywhere.

FEATURED PERFORMANCES

Unquiet Waters (2020/2022) - Kevin Day/arr. Trentadue
Dr. Drew Hays, soloist; The Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble
(Dale Cox, conductor)

Autumn Verses (2023) - Alan Theisen/arr. Trentadue
Southern Miss Concert Band (Dr. Travis Higa, conductor)
[starts at 14:45]

The Essence of Being: II. Con moto (2020/2022) - Kevin Day/arr. Trentadue
Texas A&M University-Commerce Symphonic Band
(Allan F. Goodwin, conductor)

Kaleidoscopic Dances (2020)
2024 Kent State University “Blue” All-Star Band
(Dr. Leah McGray, conductor)

CONCERT MUSIC

FILM MUSIC

PROJECTS

SYMPHONY NO. 1

“the present…a promiscuous rush…”

Isaac Mayhew/arr. Trentadue

Commissioned by Dr. Matthew Arau and the Lawrence University Symphonic Band
WORLD PREMIERE: MARCH 2025

CONSORTIUM PAGE

SOCIAL MEDIA

So grateful to have been able to get away for a day of R&R this week. — #composer #composerlife #composerlifestyle
Sending all of my best to Dale Cox, Drew Hays, and the Pride and Joy Saxophone Ensemble as they perform my arrangement of @kevindaymusic’s “Unquiet Waters” tonight on their concert!! Please go and see this one if you’re in the
Eva - you are my inspiration, my best friend, my partner, and my soul mate. Your passion for reading, taking care of animals, and making the most out of each and every day is wonderful. Your love of Bulbasaur, Kirby, cats, flamingos, and red pandas
I couldn’t get any good pictures, but: Yeah. That eclipse was amazing. Science rules. — #composer #composerlife #composerlifestyle #eclipse #eclipsesolar #solareclipse #solareclipse2024 #solareclipse2024🌘
I’m so thrilled to share with you that my wind ensemble composition “Hilltop Run” has been selected as a National Finalist for The American Prize in Composition!!! I’m honored to be recognized with such great company this year
This week’s house project: ✅ Time to celebrate with a hot cup of coffee and a good book. Very grateful for some much-needed relaxation this weekend. — #composer #composerlife #composerlifestyle
It's been a long time since I've written extensively for solo piano, but that changes this year with the release of my first solo piano book, now available through @tux_peoples_music Four years ago, I spent the first 14 days of isolation during the
This has been one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make over the past few months, but one that I felt was ultimately for the best. I have stepped down from the Millennium Composers Initiative (@mcicomposers) altogether and have pass
Wave 3 of 3. Excited to officially announce a re-release of a significant portion of my solo & ensemble catalog, now published and available through @tux_peoples_music! Newly revised, re-edited, and with a few new surprises 👀, these are the def