Mr. Joseph Chen graduated with a Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Teacher Certification from the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music. His primary instrument is euphonium studying with Mr. Danny Vinson and has been a member of the Spirit of Houston Marching Band for five years, four of which he has been a section leader in the program. Joseph was also a member of the Moores School of Music Wind Ensemble under the direction of David Bertman. He has also studied under Marion West, Eddie Green, Joe Dixon, and John Benzer during his time at the University of Houston. He was also a Moores School of Music Ambassador throughout the academic school year helping with the recruitment and audition process of the music school. Mr. Chen was a part of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Positions held include Vice President of Service, Vice President of Membership, and President of his chapter.

Mr. Chen spent his summers as a former marching member of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps from 2013-2015 on baritone, and as one of the Drum Majors for his age out season in 2016. He was also the concert Euphonium soloist in the 2014 production Immortal and the 2016 program Propaganda. Other notable achievements with the corps include being awarded the Yamaha Award for Music Education in 2014. He was a part of the music instructional brass staff from 2017 to 2022.

Previous teaching experience includes three years as a marching technician for the Friendswood High School Marching Band, which advanced to the 6A All-State Marching contest in 2014 and 2016. He was also a private lesson and master-class instructor for Crosby High School. Mr. Chen finished his student teaching semester at Dawson High School with Mr. Ryan Agard, and Berry Miller Jr. High with Mr. Chris Bennett.

At Elkins High School, Mr. Chen was awarded the EHS Rookie Teacher of the Year as well as the Fort Bend ISD Secondary Rookie Teacher of the year. Most recently, he was honored as the Elkins HS 2025 Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for the Fort Bend ISD District Teacher of the Year. He is entering his 4th year as the Director of Bands after serving as the Associate Director for 5 years prior, and entering his 9th year of teaching at Elkins High School.