Resumé
Instruments
- Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute, Bass Flute
- Oboe, Oboe d’Amore, English horn, Bass Oboe
- Clarinet, Bass Clarinet w/ low C
- Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones
- Recorders
Current Positions
- Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra: Principal Oboe
- Long Beach Symphony: Second oboe
- Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay (Palos Verdes): Principal oboe
- Desert Symphony (Palm Desert): Principal oboe
- Long Beach Municipal Band: Principal oboe
- California State University, Long Beach: Professor of Oboe
- Whittier College: Lecturer in Oboe, Sax, and Clarinet
Reviews
“Thank you so much for your brilliant playing in the concert band yesterday. From the crazy 16th notes that never seemed to stop in Javelin to the soulful playing in Yiddish Dances, you added so much to our little ensemble. I hope to work with you again.”
—Mitch Gershenfeld, President & CEO McCallum Theatre. (3/26/18)
“…the lyrical oboe solo, played by principal oboist Joseph Stone, was especially gorgeous and conjured up images of turbaned sultans from 1001 Nights.” (Bizet Symphony in C)
—Kari Sayers, South Bay Daily Breeze 5/1/2006, Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay
“…a solid, buoyant, and transparent performance of Bach’s 1st Brandenburg Concerto, one that surpassed in consistency and transparency the one we heard two weeks ago by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Among the outstanding soloists were oboist Joe Stone who also distinguished himself in the Barber (violin) Concerto.”
—Daniel Cariaga, Los Angeles Times 12/7/99, Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay
“Joe Stone played the solo with sensitivity and drama.” (Bizet, Symphony in C)
—Peter Lefevre South Bay Daily Breeze, 4/30/96 Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay
“…rich, sonorous, and technically flawless oboe playing of Joe Stone” (Stravinsky, Pulcinella)
—Elizabeth Jones, South Bay Daily Breeze 1/24/96, Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay
“Most effective were the contributions of a cool-jazz quartet led by the smoky sax of Joe Stone…” (Ned Rohrem, Lions)
—Marc Schulgold, Los Angeles Times 1987, Long Beach Symphony
Professional Associations
- American Federation of Musicians Local 47, Hollywood
- American Federation of Musicians Local 353, Long Beach
- American Federation of Musicians Local 7, Orange County
- Recording Musicians Assn. Los Angeles
- Theater Musicians Association
Education
- Bachelor of Music in Performance (Oboe), University of Southern California 1979
- Masters of Music in Performance (Oboe), University of Southern California 1984
- California Community College Instructor Credential (Music)
Other Performance Associations
- Bernadette Peters Solo Show 2008 to present
- Barry Manilow “A Very Barry Christmas” 2017 and 2018
- Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, Hollywood Bowl Concert 2015
- Percy Faith Orchestra Japan Tour, multiple woodwinds, 2008, 2013
- South Bay Civic Light Opera, Oboe, English horn, 2008-2010
- Festival of Arts Pageant of the Masters Oboe, English horn , Bari Sax 1984-2007
- American Music Awards 1996
- California Music Theater, multiple woodwinds 1988-1990
- Long Beach Civic Light Opera, multiple woodwinds 1980-1990
- Long Beach Opera 1984-2009
- “CATS” Bus and Truck #3, multiple woodwinds, about 300 performances 1987-88
- South Coast Symphony, Principal Oboe 1984