Joseph Guimaraes News

As one of my final doings at Yale University, I have embarked on a recording research project to discern what recording outcomes can be derived while recording the tuba with regards to microphone types, brand, placement, surface reflection, and room acoustics.  This project has been made possible by the generous... read more →

It's a privilege to join the brass staff of the Cadets for their 2018 season. I attribute much of what I have been able to accomplish in life to the life lessons I was taught as a member of the corps back in 2006, 2008, and 2010. It is my... read more →

What an exhausting weekend! NERTEC 2017 (my very first tuba conference) is officially in the books. This was a pretty eventful weekend, aside from being named the winner of the Tuba Artist Competition (which was cool), I also had the chance to attend recitals given by some of my long... read more →

The last few days (since being inducted into the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship class of 2017) have been rich with new experiences. I am so thankful to everyone who took the time to contact me. Thank you to The Yale School of Music for featuring me on your website... read more →

I am beyond thrilled to share this most humbling news. It's been nearly six months since I started the fellowship application process for the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship. Today I am honored to say that I have been accepted as one of the thirty inductees to the class of... read more →

I had a wonderful time working with two of my long-time friends Jason DeGroff (Director of Bands) and Alex Casimiro (Associate Director of Bands) at the University of New Haven.  (2006, the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps.) I worked briefly with the UNH Symphonic band in preparation for their upcoming concert and... read more →

I am excited to announce that I was selected as a finalist at the 2017 NERTEC competition. I will be performing John Stevens' "Triumph of the Demon Gods" and John Williams' Tuba Concerto in late April in Ithaca, NY. Performances will be open to the public!

The end of the year always feels rushed with the many deadlines that need to be met.  Festivals tapes, auditions, interviews, travels, professional engagements, WEDDING PREPARATIONS and school work are just a few of the items on the seemingly endless list.  This year has so far been one of the... read more →

I am very proud to announce my acceptance into the "Music in Schools Initiative" program as a teaching artist. I am excited for this opportunity as it will allow me a wider reach to meet and work with children from all walks of life. I am hopeful that in meeting... read more →

I am now entering my second week of the SIG at Yale University.  When I applied for this position I was somewhat unsure of how this would help me and my musical career.  I'll be honest and say that the hours are longer than I thought and I haven't been... read more →