Joseph Jones - CV [email protected] EDUCATION M.M. Bassoon Performance, 3.95 GPA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2009 B.M. Bassoon Performance, Summa Cum Laude, 3.95 GPA, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 2005

POSITIONS 2011 - Present Principal Bassoon, Minnesota Sinfonia, Minneapolis, MN 2011 - Present Conductor, St. Paul Postal Band, St. Paul, MN 2013 - Present Bassoon and Ear Training Instructor, Normandale Community College, Bloomington, MN 2012 - Present Instructor, Mt. Olivet School of Music, Minneapolis, MN 2012 - Present Instructor, Hopewell Music Cooperative North, Minneapolis, MN

PERFORMING and COMPOSING *included music I composed, arranged, and/or improvised Recent Solo/Chamber Performances June 2013 Esperanza Ensemble, Music of Justin Busch, St. Paul MN Nov 2012* Solo Recital, Utah State University, Logan, UT Oct 2012* Bach & Chocolate, Hopewell Music Cooperative North, Minneapolis, MN Oct 2012* St. Paul Art Crawl, St. Paul, MN Oct 2012* St. Paul Stake Music Night, New Brighton, MN April 2012* Opening Gala, Hopewell Music Cooperative North, Minneapolis, MN Jan 2011 Recital with Pianist Nathan Kennedy, Emmaus Lutheran Church, Bloomington, MN July 2011 Railing Forward, Fringe Festival, Minneapolis, MN Aug 2011* Bassordion, Corner Coffee, Minneapolis, MN June 2010* Kalos Woodwind Quintet, Fundraiser for Las Manos de Christine, St. Paul, MN Feb 2010 The Soldier’s Tale with Faculty of the University of Wisconsin River Falls, River Falls, WI April 2009* Recital with Pianist Antonia Daslakova, Minneapolis, MN 2009* “Dysthymic Issues” Modern Dance work Choreographed by Jessica Shasky, music composed and performed by myself with a strong improv element, Minneapolis, MN 2008* “Two” Modern Dance Choreographed by Jessica Shasky, music composed and performed by myself with a strong improv element, Minneapolis, MN 2008 - 2010 Performances with Pianist Gabe Gabrielson, Peace Lutheran Church, Coon Rapids, MN 2008 - 2012* Various Performances, Twin Cities YSA Ward of LDS Church, Minneapolis, MN 2005* Recital with Pianist Luke Hancock, Logan, and Brigham City, UT Recordings/Film 2010* Diginity, a Documentary, by local Twin Cities filmmaker Michael Joyce tells the story of a political refugee and torture victim, ponders human dignity, music composed by myself and performed by cellist Geoff Anderson 2006* The Solitude of Here, Dave Tate, Dave Tate Records improvised bassoon licks on a few tracks with local Utah singer/songwriter Freelance Orchestral 2013 Mankato Symphony Orchestra 2013 American Festival Chorus 2011 Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra, Eau Claire, WI 2010 Keyboard 2, Children of Eden production at Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN 2009 - 2012 Substitute, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Minneapolis, MN 2008 - 2011 Extra, Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, St. Joseph, MN 2008 - 2011 Substitute/Extra, St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra, St. Cloud, MN 2008 Contrabassoon, “Ocean” with Merce Cunningham Dance Company (on L.A. Times Classical Music Top-10 list for 2008), St. Cloud, MN 2007 Substitute, Exultate, Minneapolis, MN 2004 - 2008 Bassoon Music Theatre West, Logan, UT 2004 Bassoon, Idaho Falls Opera Company 2001 Utah Winter Olympics Anthems Recording Orchestra, Salt Lake City, UT

HONORS AND AWARDS 2013 “Next Step Fund” Grant Award, $5000 to purchase a baroque bassoon

Joseph Jones - CV [email protected] 2007 - 2009 Berneking Fellowship, University of Minnesota 2005 Outstanding Graduating Senior in Music, Utah State University

2003 - 2005 Orchestra Principal Bassoon Scholarship, Utah State University 2003 - 2005 Caine Woodwind Quintet Scholarship, Utah State University 2003 - 2005 University Bands Scholarship, Utah State University 2004 “A-pin” Award, Utah State University 2001 Music Department Robins Talent Award, Utah State University 2001 & 2003 Concerto Competition Winner twice, Utah State University Symphony Orchestra 2001 Outstanding First Year Marcher Award, Utah State University Marching Band 1999 Invited Concerto Soloist, Utah Valley State College Symphony Orchestra

INVITED MASTERCLASSES, LECTURES, and COACHING 2013 Normandale Community College, Composer’s Day Lecture 2012 Utah State University, Logan UT 2011 South High School, Minneapolis, MN 2011 Humboldt Jr. High School, St. Paul, MN 2011 Parkview Jr. High School, Roseville, MN 2010 Central High School, St. Paul, MN

PAST POSITIONS 2012 - 2013 Instructor, Swift School of Music, St. Paul, MN 2011 - 2012 Marketing Specialist for Claire Miller, Realtor with Edina Realty 2009 - 2010 Intern with Performance Today, Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN 2005 - Present Private Bassoon and Piano Instructor, Twin Cities, MN; Logan, UT 2007 - 2008 Instructor (music fundamentals), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2005 - 2007 Instructor (piano, music theory, aural skills), Utah State University, Logan, UT