🎺 I am a versatile trumpet player with experience in classical, jazz, rock, and contemporary styles. I perform in symphony orchestras, musical theater, jazz ensembles, brass quintets, and chamber groups. I also arrange custom music for events such as holiday celebrations, VIP gatherings, and private occasions. In addition, I offer private brass lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. I hold a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Georgia and a Master of Music from the University of Maryland, where I was a member of the Terrapin Brass Quintet. Let’s bring exceptional music to your next event!
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Languages: English, French, German
Gig length: 30 - 210 minutes
Unions: AFM
Joseph Reid is a versatile trumpet player and educator based in the Washington, D.C. area. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Music from the University of Maryland, where he performed with the Terrapin Brass Quintet. Joseph has performed in a wide range of settings, including with the Athens Symphony Orchestra, Annapolis Opera, British brass bands, jazz big bands, rock and Latin groups, and musical theater productions such as Little Shop of Horrors, Annie, Sister Act, and Escape to Margaritaville. As an educator, he offers private brass lessons and music theory tutoring to students of all ages and experience levels, emphasizing strong fundamentals, musical expression, and a love for music. He also provides custom arrangements, specializing in American and popular music for non-traditional ensembles. His primary teachers include Philip Smith, Chris Gekker, Brandon Craswell, and James Stokes.
Joseph Reid performs a wide variety of repertoire across styles and ensemble settings, offering programs that are tailored to each event or venue. His performances may include:
Classical Arrangements for Brass Quintet
Selections from Bach’s Fugue in G minor, Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, Mozart’s Divertimenti, Gabrieli canzonas, and Renaissance motets arranged for brass.
Original & Standard Brass Quintet Repertoire
Works by Victor Ewald, Malcolm Arnold, Jan Koetsier, Eric Ewazen, and other contemporary composers, showcasing the full range and power of the brass quintet.
Standard Jazz Tunes
Favorites such as Take the A Train, Blue Bossa, All of Me, Autumn Leaves, Cantaloupe Island, and other swing, bebop, and Latin standards arranged for jazz combo or small ensemble.
Popular Arrangements for Brass, Jazz, or Mixed Ensembles
Custom and pre-arranged versions of songs by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Billy Joel, and film or video game music. Perfect for weddings, receptions, and themed concerts.
Musical Theater and Film Music
Selections from West Side Story, The Lion King, La La Land, Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors, and more, adapted for various ensembles.
Patriotic, Holiday, and Ceremonial Music
Suitable for religious services, school assemblies, fundraisers, and formal events, including The Star-Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, and holiday classics.
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