Musicians Bios – Jacob Joseph
Instrument/Position:
Viola
Education:
BM Juilliard MM Juilliard
Joined the Symphony:
2024
Other orchestras/ensembles/festivals you have or currently play with:
I am currently principal viola of the Sacramento Phiharmonic and Opera and assistant principal viola of the Berkeley Symphony. I am also a member of the Santa Rosa Symphony. In the past I have also performed with the New York City Ballet.
Most memorable musical experience:
Performing the opera The Prisoner by Phillip Glass at his Days and Nights festival and working with the composer.
If you weren’t a musician, what would you be doing:
Probably driving a semi truck. Or running a Taqueria.
Hobbies:
I play fantasy baseball, and go to a lot of games. I like to cook Mexican food and BBQ, and enjoy traveling with my wife.
Favorite vacation spot:
Any place with a beach.
What three things can always be found in your refrigerator:
Pickles, tortillas, and at least five kinds of cheese.
If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self, what would it be:
You don’t need to drink that.
Do you have a “bucket list” piece of orchestral music that you have yet to play:
I’ve never played The planets by Gustav Holst, and there are a few Mahler Symphonies I have yet to sink my teeth into.
