Jo Jossim, Ph.D.
Professor of Music
Music is a distinct art form with the capacity to elicit self-knowledge, and self-actualization a genre that promotes human insight. I believe the music student must be provided with a positive learning environment, a planned sequence of pedagogical development, and an assessment criterion based on behavioral outcomes. As a musician/educator, I am constantly searching for new ideas in the areas of literature and professional growth. This area of growth for me is never ending.
Biography
J. Jossim is Director of Bands, Music Education, Instrumental Studies and Associate Professor of Music at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ in Lakeland, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ. Appointed in 1999, Dr. Jossim conducts the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and teaches courses in conducting, music education and studio oboe. She is also founder and director of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Middle School Band Symposium and Conductor of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Band Camp.
A native of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Dr. Jossim received her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of South ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ (1983). After earning her Masters Degree in oboe performance from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver (1985), Dr. Jossim was appointed interim conductor of the Lamont Symphony Orchestra. While in Denver she became the Music Director/Conductor of the Broomfield Civic Orchestra and the Golden Youth Symphony. In addition to her orchestral activities she also taught middle school band and general elementary music in the Cherry Creek and Englewood public school systems, also in the Denver area. In 1991 she returned home to Jacksonville, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ where she was Director of Music at Bishop Kenny High School prior to entering ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University where she earned her Ph. D. in Music Education (1999).
In addition to her responsibilities at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ she is also the past senior conductor of the Lakeland based Hollingsworth Winds Concert Band and past president of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ College Music Educators Association. Her bands have performed at State Conferences and she maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician throughout the United States and abroad. She is a member of numerous professional and honorary organizations including Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, Delta Omicron, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Music Educators Association, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors Association, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Mu. She was recently awarded the “Outstanding Contributor Award for Band” by Phi Beta Mu, Omega Chapter.
Education
- Ph.D., Music Education, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University
- M.A., Oboe Performance, University of Denver
- B.M.A., K-12 Instrumental, Vocal and General Music, University of South ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ
Awards
- Outstanding Contributor Award for Band by Phi Beta Mu, Omega Chapter
- Ben and Janice Wade, Outstanding Teacher Award, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Phi Beta Mu Outstanding Contributor Award
- American Band Association
- ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Bandmasters Association
- Pi Kappa Lambda
- Phi Kappa Phi
Publications
- Monthly FCMEA articles submitted to the “ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Music Teacher” 2001-2003
- Jossim, Jo A. (selected for presentation at the 1999 Southern Division MENC Convention, Tampa, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ). “A Summer Music Camp Survey: Social Aspects.”
- Jossim, Jo A. (manuscript) “Solo Cello with Wind Band Accompaniment.”
- Jossim, Jo A, (manuscript) “A Home School Music Survey.”