Joseph Dolkos

Joseph Dolkos serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Music Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, teaching brass performance courses including Brass Survey (MUSI 2101) and specialized high/low brass classes (MUSI 1103/1106) through Fall 2025 and Spring 2025 semesters. His 35+ years of professional experience includes band director roles at James Martin High School (Arlington ISD, 1990-2005), Western Hills High School (Fort Worth ISD, 2005-2007), and Weatherford High School (2007-2012).

His educational credentials include:

• Master of Music in Music Education, East Texas State University, 1982
• Bachelor of Music, Texas Wesleyan College, 1977

Dr. Dolkos specializes in brass pedagogy and ensemble direction, integrating decades of high school band leadership into his university instruction. His teaching emphasizes practical brass techniques across all skill levels, with curriculum focusing on both historical context and performance mechanics of brass instruments.