Mr. Joseph grew up in Northbrook, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.  Mr. Joseph was given many opportunities in High School.  He was in band, choir, show choir, musical, variety show, and his a cappella group, "Ow!"  After he graduated in 1999, Mr. Joseph attended Drake University in order to get his degree in Music Education.  He knew he wanted to be a music teacher since his senior year of high school.  At Drake he was involved in Drake Choir, Chamber Choir, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a professional music fraternity, and his own men's a cappella group, "The FACRats." 

 

After Mr. Joseph graduated from Drake University in 2003, he started teaching at the West Central Valley Community Schools in Stuart, Iowa.  He built up his 7-12 vocal music program, giving students opportunities such as: Men's Choir, Women's Choir, Mixed Choir, Carol Choir, Singing Valentines, Musical, Solo/Ensemble Contest, All-State Auditions, and Honor Choirs. 

 

Mr. Joseph taught at West Central Valley for three years.  At the end of his third year he decided to make a change and move to the wonderful district of Ankeny, Iowa.  He currently directs the 9th grade choral ensembles and the 9th Grade Show Choir, "Internal Combustion."