Joe Conti

Joe Conti is thrilled to be pursuing a Master of Music Performance degree with a concentration in Wind Conducting, where he will also serve as graduate assistant of bands. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Keene State College in Keene, NH where he studied trumpet performance. As an undergraduate, he performed with the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Chamber Singers, and Concert Choir, and has conducted the Concert Band and Concert Choir. Joe has performed with a number of bands and artists across New England, including Dave Rivello, Craig Skeffington, Allan McMurray, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Peterborough Players, and many more. He has also had the honor to perform with the US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors. A frequent big band performer, Joe has performed with the Vermont Jazz Center Big Band, as well as lead trumpet with the Keene Jazz Orchestra, performing with Steve Davis, Rebecca Holtz, C.J. Poole, Christine Fawson, and Gordon Goodwin.