Recital Info!
My master’s recital is coming soon! For those able to attend live, it will be a FREE recital with reception held March 16th at 5:30p, in the Loudis Recital Hall at the University of Delaware. For those unable to attend, streaming will be available at https://sites.udel.edu/udlive/school-of-music/.
PROGRAM
Fantasie Impromptu - Chopin arr. Cordero
Rebonds A - Xenakis
“Her Alchemy” from Koolish Zein - Psathas
Rooted - Blume
Burritt Variations - Viñao
The Golden Age of the Xylophone - arr. Werle
Check back closer to recital time for a QR link to an extended program notes for each of these pieces! I’m so excited to share this program with you all!
Joe is a performer, educator, and composer based out of Newark, DE. Originally from Tampa, FL, Joe earned his undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering and Music Studies from the University of South Florida. In the Fall of 2023, Joe began working on his Masters in Percussion Performance at the University of Delaware. As a part of his teaching assistantship, Joe works under the direct supervision of Jim Ancona to teach the University of Delaware marching percussion section. In the Spring, he assists in coordinating and running the athletic pep bands.
Professionally, Joe has started his world-class teaching career as a Front Ensemble technician with United Percussion and the Boston Crusaders. Before moving to Delaware, he spent his time teaching and consulting at several high schools across the Tampa Bay Area, and maintains his relationship with his hometown by writing, designing, and consulting for local schools, as well as returning home for the annual USF Summer Drumline Camp. As a performer, Joe spent two competitive seasons over three years with the Boston Crusaders, as well as four seasons with Infinity Percussion. As a solo and chamber musician, he has received several awards and been featured on chamber tours, concerto competitions, and more. Joe proudly endorses Vic Firth sticks and mallets and Zildjian cymbals.
