Biography
Josh Cerame graduated from Katy High School in 2006 and was in the Tiger band all four years of high school under the direction of Chris Arrowood. He graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas cum laude in 2010.
Josh spent two years teaching half-time elementary general music at both Walzem and El Dorado Elementary Schools in North East ISD in San Antonio. He then returned to Houston and was hired in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD at Tipps Elementary School. While he appreciates his time teaching elementary school, his true love was for teaching band.
His first band job was as an Assistant Director at Dean Middle School in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. At the end of 2021, his position was dissolved and he was hired at Thornton Middle School. He taught there for two years before getting a job at Anthony Middle School where he has taught the last three years.
Educational Background
Master of Arts in Band Studies
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Bachelor of Music with an emphasis on Teacher Certification
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Professional Journey
2014 – Present
Anthony Middle School, 2023 to present
Thornton Middle School, 2021-2023
Dean Middle School 2014-2021
Assistant Band Director
As a leading music educator, I oversee comprehensive band operations, managing curriculum integration and performance standards. My role emphasizes strategic leadership within academic frameworks, ensuring that every ensemble reaches its full artistic and technical potential.
2010-2014
Elementary Music Teacher
Tipps Elementary School, 2012-2014
Walzem and El Dorado Elementary School, 2010-2012
In this capacity, I focused on instrumental pedagogy and section-specific development. I designed and implemented lesson frameworks that bridged the gap between basic technical skill and refined symphonic interpretation, contributing to award-winning ensemble scores.
Achievements & Recognition
Resume
