Joe MartaMusician,
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Joe Marta (b. 2001) is an up and coming composer focusing on band, choral, and chamber music. In 2019, he was a state finalist in the NJMEA Young Composers Competition for his piece Soar!, and in 2021 was a national finalist for his piece Derinkuyu in the American Prize Band/Wind Ensemble Division. His music has been performed by groups such as the Mana Quartet, Rutgers University Brass Band, Hanover Wind Symphony, and the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra.
In addition to his compositional endeavors, he is also an avid performer. Currently, he plays cornet with Princeton Brass Band and tuba with the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra. He has previously been placed as the Principal trumpet for the Rutgers University Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Cornet for the Rutgers University Brass Band. In addition, he performed with the Rutgers University Trumpet Ensemble, Trombone Choir, and marches sousaphone with the Marching Scarlet Knights.
He has studied composition with Dr. Melissa Dunphy and Dr. Scott Ordway, as well as trumpet with Professor Kenny DeCarlo and Mark Hughes at Mason Gross School of the Arts.
In addition to his compositional endeavors, he is also an avid performer. Currently, he plays cornet with Princeton Brass Band and tuba with the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra. He has previously been placed as the Principal trumpet for the Rutgers University Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, and Principal Cornet for the Rutgers University Brass Band. In addition, he performed with the Rutgers University Trumpet Ensemble, Trombone Choir, and marches sousaphone with the Marching Scarlet Knights.
He has studied composition with Dr. Melissa Dunphy and Dr. Scott Ordway, as well as trumpet with Professor Kenny DeCarlo and Mark Hughes at Mason Gross School of the Arts.
Please note this website is under construction! Some of my pieces are not yet available for sale, but will be soon!
