Joseph Foley, Trumpet

A native of Concord, New Hampshire, Joseph Foley received Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees from Boston University. He has performed in more than a dozen countries on four continents. Principal Trumpet of Portland Symphony and Rhode Island Philharmonic, and for 12 seasons former Principal Trumpet of the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, he toured China as Guest Principal Trumpet of Pacific Symphony. He has performed and toured with Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera, Royal Ballet of London, and New York Philharmonic. As soloist, he has performed with Boston Pops Orchestra, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, Juneau Symphony, and at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall. He was soloist in world premieres of Harold Shapero‘s Trumpet Concerto and Nan Schwartz’s Angels Among Us. His recording with Bonnie Anderson, Nightsongs, earned acclaim. A former member of Atlantic Brass Quintet, he has performed with Boston Symphony Brass Quintet, Empire Brass, Burning River Brass, and ALEA III. Mr. Foley has taught at Boston University, Berkshire Summer Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and New England Conservatory Preparatory Division. He is Professor of Trumpet at Rhode Island College, where he teaches chamber music and is Music Director of Wind Ensemble and Concert Jazz Band.

Upcoming Concerts: Narragansett Brass Quintet June 2, 2024