 A teacher of piano with more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Joseph Line is also a celebrated piano accompanist, organist, conductor and church musician. He holds a bachelor’s degree in organ and piano and a master’s degree in conducting from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in Ohio.
His doctoral degree in conducting is from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
His extensive career as a musician has included teaching positions as associate professor of music at the State University of New York College at Oswego, a Graduate Teaching Assistantship at University of Michigan and an endowed professor’s chair at Marshall University in Huntington, WV.
Dr. Joe has performed well over 200 recitals as a soloist and accompanist and has conducted both amateur and professional choirs, symphony orchestras and opera theaters to critical acclaim in both the United States and Europe. He has held music director positions for various churches including Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and St. Bartholomew’s Church in New York City.
Since 1989, Dr. Joe has taught 35 students in two studios in the Princeton NJ area. He recently relocated to Coral Springs, Florida with his wife Darby and their shih-tzu, Mischa. Their son, Ken, is a restaurateur and chef in Philadelphia specializing in Thai cuisine.
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Professional Resumé
EDUCATION
Post-Doctoral Study
1987 |
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Christ College - Cambridge University (England)
Work with C.R.F. Maunder on his new edition of Mozart Requiem |
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A. Mus. D. |
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University of Michigan, School of Music |
Conducting |
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Student of Gustav Meier and Thomas Hilbish |
1984 |
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M. Mus. |
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Oberlin College Conservatory of Music |
Conducting |
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Student of Robert Fountain and Robert Baustian |
1972 |
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B. Mus. |
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Oberlin College Conservatory of Music |
Organ |
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Student of Arthur Poister and Garth Peacock |
1972 |
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Special study with Carl Weinrich at Princeton University on Schönberg's Variations on a Recitative |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Marshall University (Huntington, WV): Yeager Associate Professor of Music and Member of the Graduate Faculty, 1984-89.
Conducted performances of University Symphony, Choral Union, Chamber Choir and
summer Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Taught courses in conducting, literature, ensemble
administration, choral arranging and voice.
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The University of Michigan School of Music (Ann Arbor, MI): Graduate Teaching Assistant in Conducting, 1981-84.
Conducted performances by the University Symphony Orchestra, and Chamber Choir. Taught
graduate courses in conducting and was a vocal coach for the Opera Theater and Musical
Theater
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State University of New York, College at Oswego (Oswego, NY): Associate Professor of Music in Organ and Conducting, 1974-81
Conducted the Chamber Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Opera Theater, and Lyric Theater.
Taught courses in conducting, organ performance, and voice.
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Private Piano Instructor – Princeton, NJ. 1998-2010. 36-40 students in two studios. All ages,
all levels.
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Private Piano Instructor – Coral Springs FL. 2010 - |
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCTING EXPERIENCE
Music Director, Arts Development/AD International, Inc. Princeton, NJ. 1989-1996 |
Guest Conductor, Varna Philharmonic Orchestra (Bulgaria) 1994 |
Guest Piano Recitalist, Varna (Bulgaria) Spring Artist Series 1994 |
General Artistic Director, Princeton Invitational Choir Festival 1994-1996 |
Artistic Director, New World International Music Festival (Prague, Czech Republic) |
Guest Conductor, Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK (Czech Republic) 1993 |
Guest Conductor, The Choir of the Brno Philharmonic (Czech Republic) 1993 |
Jurist, Miedzyzdroje International Choir Festival & Competition (Poland) 1992 |
Guest Conductor, Varna State Opera Theater 1992 |
Guest Music Director, Oswego Opera Theater (New York) 1991 |
Jurist, Metropolitan Opera District Auditions (Cincinnati District) 1989 |
Music Director, University of Michigan Music Theater Program 1983-84 |
Co-founder and Music Director, Oswego Opera Theater (NY) 1974-81 |
Music Director, Oswego Lyric Theater and Summer Theater Programs 1974-81 |
Music Director, Springside Theater (NY) 1980 |
Music Director, Opera Theater of Syracuse - Youtheater Productions 1978 |
Associate Conductor and Chorus Master, Oberlin Opera Theater 1969-72 |
Music Director, Oberlin Gilbert & Sullivan Theater 1970-72 |
Guest Conductor, Theater 7 (IL) 1971 |
Solo and chamber recitalist on piano, organ and harpsichord 1965-present. Over 200 recitals. |
CHURCH EXPERIENCE
1996-2006 |
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Minister of Music |
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Lamington Presbyterian Church, Bedminster, NJ |
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Administrator, organist, Adult Choir director, handbell choir director |
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Adult choir included a professional octet. |
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1994-96 |
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Minister of Music |
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St. Bartholomew’s (Episcopal) Church, New York City |
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Administrator, organist, pianist and choir director for 9:00 am services |
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1993-94 |
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Organist and Choir Director |
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First Presbyterian Church, Trenton, NJ |
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Music administrator, organist for all services, director of the adult Chancel Choir |
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1986-89 |
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Adult Choir Director |
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St. John’s Episcopal Church, Huntington, WV |
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Music administrator, director the 30-voice Chancel Choir, substitute organist |
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1982-84 |
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Director of Music |
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Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Ann Arbor, MI |
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Large church with Sunday radio broadcasts. Administrator for the entire music program, conductor the 45-voice Chancel Choir and three of the five handbell choirs. |
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1972-73 |
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Minister of Music
Steven’s Memorial United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, PA
Music administrator, conductor the adult Chancel Choir, organist for all services. |
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1972 |
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Interim Minister of Music |
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Second Presbyterian Church, Carlisle, PA |
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Organist and adult choir director |
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1969-72 |
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Director of Music |
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Brownhelm Congregation Church, Oberlin, OH |
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Organist and adult choir director |
PRESS REVIEWS
“The concert of the Varna Philharmonic was very fresh and expressive. The orchestra played with obvious pleasure. Mr. Line created an artistic atmosphere that received enthusiastic raves for works well done. He is a MUSICIAN who brings his mind and heart to the works he conducts.”
Rosemarie Statelova --Chief Critic, Kultura (Bulgaria)
“The arias were delightful...the pacing, crisp...and the musical direction provided by Joseph Line lent a wonderful ambience.”
Renate Strauss, Buffalo News
“Conductor Joseph Line drew exceptional playing from the orchestra.”
Robert Finn, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“ There was both excellence and inspiration in last week’s [Honegger: King David] performance. The success is the result of a total immersion, unity and pervasive purpose under the energetic and precise direction of Joseph Line.”
Alex Rosenberg, The Oswegonian
“...strong sense of rhythmical direction and technical command.”
Jerry Exline, The Palladium-Times
PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
“His work is thorough, musical and sensitive to the inner drama of the score.”
Margaret Hillis, Chicago Symphony Chorus
“ He possesses a high sense of purpose, tremendous energy and commitment to excellence. He is very effective with other members of the production team, including stage directors, choreographers and technical specialists, and has a devotion to the profession and to the art.”
James Soluri, Oswego Opera Theater
“...imaginative programming...outstanding...expressive...first rate conducting. He is deeply committed to the highest levels of musical activity.”
Paul Balshaw, Dean, School of Fine Arts, Marshall University
CONDUCTORS I HAVE ASSISTED OR WITH WHOM I HAVE STUDIED
Karl Richter • Leonard Slatkin • Margaret Hillis • John DeMain • Gustav Meier • Michael Charry Thomas Dunn • George Trautwein • Herbert Grossman • Robert Baustian • Robert Fountain
PROFESSIONAL SINGERS I HAVE COACHED, CONDUCTED or ACCOMPANIED
Alan Titus • Alma Jean Smith • Arseni Arsenov • Craig Schulman • Sylvia McNair
Danielle Ivanova • Philip Cokorinos • Richard Fracker • James Schwisow
David Daniels • Frances Pallozzi • Gary Harger • Hal Thomas • Jack Eddleman
Jack Trussel • John Vergilii • Joleen Fodor • Joseph McKee • Judith Anthony
Karen Bogan • Lisa Asher • Randolph Riscol • Richard Rebilas • Sally Jo Anderson
Stephen Bryant • Vincenzo Manno • Walter Hook • William Covington • David Orcutt
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