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Mr. Jackson

          Joseph Jackson, tuba, was born in Long Beach California on March 11th, 1979 and has lived most of his life in Carson, California.   He began playing tuba in the 8th grade and continued his studies at Hamilton High School.   Mr. Jackson began his college education at California State University, Long Beach, later enrolling at the University of Southern California, and is currently finishing his bachelors degree in Tuba Performance.

  • Education
    • Hamilton High School, Academy of Music 1994 - 1997
    • California State University, Long Beach, 1997 - 2000
    • University of Southern California, 2000 to present, currently working on a B.M. in tuba performance

  • Previous Experience/Auditions
    • C. S. U., Long Beach: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet and ensemble, Tuba Ensemble and Quartet
    • USC: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Quintet, Brass Chamber Music, and Tuba Master Class
    • Carson Dominguez Hills Symphony, Principle Tubist, 1996 to present
    • La Primavera Youth Symphony, Principle Tubist, 1997 - 2000
    • Pacific Brass Ensemble, 1998 - present
    • Conejo Valley Symphony, 1998, 2002
    • Channel Islands/Ojai Valley Symphony, 1999
    • Rio Hondo Symphony, 2000
    • Asian American Philharmonic, May 2001
    • Knott's Berry Farm, Ghost Town Band, All American Show Band, summer 1999
    • Bellflower Symphony, 1999, 2001
    • Idyllwild Summer Arts Program, summer 1996 - 1999
    • Four Seasons Symphony, 1997
    • Cal State Northridge, Wind Symphony and Brass Quintet
    • Fresno Symphony, 2002

  • Solo Performances/Competitions
    • 1999 - performed the Vaughn Williams Tuba Concerto with the Carson Dominguez Hills Symphony Orchestra
    • 2001 - four performances of Tubby the Tuba with the Carson D.H. Symphony
    • C.S.U. Long Beach Solo Competition, scholarship recipient
    • KCET, Excellence in the Arts, 1996, scholarship recipient
    • L.A. Philharmonic, Excellence in Diversity, scholarship recipient for three years
    • 2000 - Tuba Recital at Cal State Long Beach
    • USC School of Music, Deans Award

  • Private Teachers
    • Dr. Doug Tournquist, 1993 - 1999
    • Tommy Johnson, 2000 - 2001
    • Jim Self, 2001 - present





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