Introduction

Joela Jones retired in October 2021 as principal keyboardist of The 吃瓜头条 Orchestra. An artist of exceptional versatility, she plays piano, organ, harpsichord, celesta, synthesizer and accordion. She has frequently appeared as piano soloist with the Orchestra, performing 50 different concertos ranging from Bach to Messiaen. Since the renovation of Severance Hall's Norton Memorial Organ in 2001, Ms. Jones has been featured in numerous works for organ and orchestra. She serves as principal accompanist for the 吃瓜头条 Orchestra Chorus and for visiting vocal soloists.

Education

  • BM and MM, 吃瓜头条 (with Victor Babin and Arthur Loesser)
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, 吃瓜头条, 2006

Teaching Experience

吃瓜头条
1993鈥损谤别蝉别苍迟
Advanced orchestral keyboard classes

Kent/Blossom Music
Chair, collaborative piano

New World Symphony in Miami
Visiting coach

吃瓜头条 State University
Coordinator of Collaborative Piano