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 former Principal Trumpet of ROCO (Houston), 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, Nan Schwartz’s Angels Among Us, and the pre-Broadway premiere of Stephen Schwartz’s Queen of Versailles with Kristin Chenoweth. A former member of Atlantic Brass Quintet, he has also 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. He is Professor of Trumpet at Rhode Island College, where he teaches trumpet and is Music Director of Wind Ensemble and Concert Jazz Band.

Upcoming Concerts: Narragansett Brass Quintet June 1, 2025