I’m excited to be the guest conductor with the Alluvion Big Band in Traverse City, MI! We’ll be performing two sets of my big band charts.
Saxophones – Markus Howell, Zoe Obadia, Jasper Dutz, John Lowery, Skyler Hagner
Trumpets – Michael Dudley, Brandon Choi, Joey Lamb, Dave Adewumi
Trombones – Altin Sencalar, Norah DeChant, Sam Blakeslee, Gina Benalcazar
Guitar – Connor Evans
Piano – Dabin Ryu
Bass – Adam Olszewski
Drums – Jake Richter
Compositions, Arrangements, Alto Clarinet – Joseph Herbst
Originally written to be premiered in Asheville, NC, in March 2020, “20s” celebrates the 20s, ALL the 20s, with music ranging from the 1120s to the 24th century to today, while celebrating historical figures throughout the 20s such as Enheduanna, the 23rd Century BC High Priestess who was the first named author and poet in history, Mary Anning, who discovered the first complete Plesiosaurus fossil in 1823 and is known as “the greatest fossilist the world never new,” and more. Originally planned for March – Women’s History Month – and yet again planned for March, the music has a focus on women composers and figures through history, as Joseph’s arrangements and compositions bring the music and history to life in the light of the 2020’s.
Composer and woodwind player Joseph Herbst uses music as a medium for storytelling, often as part of collaborative projects, in order to push ourselves to see the world in different ways while strengthening our sense of community. Based in NYC, Joseph leads his own septet, 13-piece chamber ensemble, and big band, while actively working as a copyist to aid fellow composers in bringing their music to life. Joseph is the recipient of the 2023 ASCAP Johnny Mandel Prize, the 2023 24th Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize and Manny Album Commission, the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Awards in 2021 and 2023, and the ISJAC Sonic Awards Recipient for Arrangement 2021.
Stay tuned for livestream tickets! Buy in-person tickets here: https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/joseph-herbst/
I’m joining Quartet Davis during their east coast tour for a very special night of music making. The first set will feature both Quartet Davis performing their own pieces and my small group performing some of my originals. The second set we’ll all come together in a 13-piece ensemble performing my new piece “Ghosts in the Mirror.” The show is outdoors, so it is weather dependent, but there will be food and beer available for purchase
And, this is a FREE show!
Join me for for my first big band show of the year! We’ll be playing two sets of music featuring songs from my Calvin & Hobbes show, arrangements of songs by women composers from the 1820s, 1620s, and 1120s, and maybe even some video game music. The show is outdoors, so it is weather dependent, but there will be food and beer available for purchase
And, this is a FREE show!
Join me for both my first big band show since moving to NYC and first big band show since covid! We’ll be playing two sets of music featuring songs from my Calvin & Hobbes show, arrangements of songs by women composers from the 1820s, 1620s, and 1120s, and maybe even some video game music. The show is outdoors, so it is weather dependent, but there will be food and beer available for purchase
And, this is a FREE show!
*CANCELLATION* Due to the notorious coronavirus, my big band show on Sunday is now cancelled. However, during the original time of the show (Sunday, March 15th, 6-8pm), I will be doing a live stream of myself talking about the music I wrote for this show and sharing the electronic realizations of the pieces. It doesn't compare to an in person (or real band) experience, but it will allow me to give more background into the pieces and my writing, plus you'll be able to ask questions. During this time, I'll have an online tip jar (which will be my Venmo @Joseph-Herbst and similar systems), and all donations & tips will go to the musicians in the band, as many artists have been losing a majority of their freelance work, and I'd like to help support my friends and bandmates.
This will likely be from my personal Facebook account where I have the most followers/friends. I will share the info here again on Sunday, but feel free to message me if you want me to send you links directly.
For my next monthly big band show, we’re celebrating all things 20s! From 1320s to 2320s to artists in their 20s, we’ll be celebrating 20 pieces of art in 2 hours.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be bought here.
My big band is making our debut at the Shrine in NYC - hope to see you there!
To start off my big band’s monthly residency at the Block off Biltmore, we will be performing all new music of mine inspired by Calvin & Hobbes. Plus, we will have coloring books to go along with the music!
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be bought here.
My quartet, featuring Will Younts on drums, Will Beasley on bass, and Brad Jepson on trombone, will be performing my two-horn arrangements of jazz standards at the Crow and Quill.
This will be the debut of my big band as we celebrate the life and music of John Coltrane.
My quartet, featuring Will Younts on drums, Will Beasley on bass, and a special guest, will be performing my arrangements of jazz standards at the Crow and Quill. I’ll be playing alto and bari sax.
Come out to hear all of your favorite movie and TV songs arranged by myself! We’ll be playing songs from Lion King, Frozen, Moana, and more! I’ll be joined by Taylor Pierson on piano, Will Beasley on bass, and Will Younts on drums.
Join black hole society for our debut show. This is a new project of mine featuring originals and arrangements of mine inspired by space. The band is myself on alto and soprano saxophone, Justin Watt on drums, Jason DeCristofaro on vibes and piano, and Connor Law on bass.
Daniel Sage will be our Sinatra for the night as we perform 20 of Sinatra’s classics, arranged by myself for three horns.
Come out to hear all of your favorite movie and TV songs arranged by myself! We’ll be playing songs from Lion King, Frozen, Moana, and more! I’ll be joined by Taylor Pierson on piano, Will Beasley on bass, and Will Younts on drums.
My quartet, featuring Will Younts on drums, Will Beasley on bass, and Caleb McMahon on trombone, will be performing my arrangements of jazz standards at the Crow and Quill. I’ll be playing alto and bari sax.
Steven Alvarez (guitar) and I will be doing a duo set at Odd’s Cafe featuring are arrangements of standards and original compositions. Come here play some saxophones with a pedal board!
The MSU Jazz Orchestra I, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker, will perform a selection of my arrangements of Dear Old Stockholm, Deception, Budo, and The Sorcerer.
The MSU Jazz Orchestra I, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker, will perform a selection of my arrangements of Dear Old Stockholm, Deception, Budo, and The Sorcerer.
The MSU Jazz Orchestra I, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker, will perform a selection of my arrangements of Dear Old Stockholm, Deception, Budo, and The Sorcerer.
The MSU Jazz Orchestra I, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker, will perform a selection of my arrangements of Dear Old Stockholm, Deception, Budo, and The Sorcerer.
The MSU Jazz Orchestra I, under the direction of Rodney Whitaker, will perform a selection of my arrangements of Dear Old Stockholm, Deception, Budo, and The Sorcerer.
This concert will feature two of my arrangements - Milestones and Capricorn
This concert will feature two of my arrangements - Milestones and Capricorn.
This concert will feature two of my arrangements - Milestones and Capricorn.
This concert will feature two of my arrangements - Milestones and Capricorn.
This concert will feature my arrangements of Jesus Will, as performed by Anita Wilson, and three Aretha Franklin charts - Day Dreaming, I Say a Little Prayer, and Bridge Over Troubled Water.
This concert will feature my arrangements of Jesus Will, as performed by Anita Wilson, and three Aretha Franklin charts - Day Dreaming, I Say a Little Prayer, and Bridge Over Troubled Water.
