I'm thrilled to share that I was offered a position with the United States Navy Band after a very long day of auditions. You hear stories of other people getting the job, but never really think your turn will come, until it does. I can't celebrate this accomplishment without expressing... read more →
Nov
05
Aug
15
I’m happy to have received the silver medal at the prestigious Leonard Falcone International Euphonium & Tuba artist division competition. Competition aside, what I am most happy about are the new friendships I’ve made over these few days. Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year’s competition - there was a... read more →
Oct
30
It’s amazing how life has a way of sometimes presenting you with precisely what you need when you need it most. As many of you know, I was one of thirty Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship recipients of the class of 2017. The fellowship broadened my scope to the real... read more →
Jul
25
The Mouthpieces for All Initiative is incredibly proud to have donated 7 mouthpieces and a flute to 'Ghetto Classics,' an El Sistema program which services several Kenyan slums. My wife, Nicole Guimaraes spent two weeks in July of 2018 working and learning alongside the wonderful instructors and administrative staff of... read more →
Jul
08
To say that these past few months have been non-stop would indeed be a massive understatement. On June 15th, 2018, I married my best friend and now my wife, Nicole Kukieza. Official name change to come! The day was beautiful, having all our friends together to help us celebrate and... read more →
May
22
Congratulations to Joseph and all graduating students on their time and accomplishments at Yale University.
May
17
Joseph joins 'Backyard Brass' instrument guru Bill Korzik to write a paper on brass instrument maintenance and modifications. Projected publishing - September 2018.
May
10
Apr
26
I am beyond excited to announce that I have accepted the DMA Brass Quintet Assistantship at the University of Georgia to study with, and work alongside Professor David Zerkel. These last few months have been exhausting for both myself and Nicole Kukieza, but after putting a lot of thought... read more →
Mar
03
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 →