Conductor

How can disparate elements create something new? Associate Conductor Jacob Joyce leads the Pittsburgh premiere of Mason Bates’ multi-media concerto Philharmonia Fantastique, fusing the creative vision of one of America’s leading composers with the technological brilliance of Skywalker Ranch film and sound professionals. The result is an incredible journey across mediums and into the heart of the orchestra.

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Schooltime: Sound Fusion

Heinz Hall

How can diverse components blend to form something innovative? Associate Conductor Jacob Joyce leads the Pittsburgh premiere of Mason Bates' mixed-media concerto, Philharmonia Fantastique. This masterpiece combines the artistic genius of a prominent American composer with the technological prowess of film and sound experts from Skywalker Ranch. The outcome is a remarkable odyssey through different mediums and into the heart of the orchestra. 

Sound Fusion

Ready for a wild ride? Come with Fiddlesticks on a journey as he introduces his favorite musical creatures using Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Hear swans glide, kangaroos hop and elephants waltz in these beautiful melodies representing animals around us.

A Walk on the Wild Side

Get ready for an epic adventure as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra presents Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert. See the film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, and watch the movie on multiple screens while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra plays John Williams’ epic score live. Please note that this movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. 

Raiders of the Lost Ark: Live in Concert

Conner Prairie

From the swirls of sound on urban streets to the poignant strains of traditional songs, our final concert of the season paints an aural portrait of America. Led by guest conductor Jacob Joyce, immerse yourself in a fusion of rhythm, melody, and life fully lived. Explore the vibrant, colorful neighborhoods of New York City with Jesse Montgomery. Your tour continues with a saucy yet poetic ode to the enthusiastic spirit of America illustrated by George Gerswhin and played by Dominic Cheli. Finally, get swept away by the sunny, scenic soundscape created by Charles Ives. Sit back, close your eyes, and let the music transport you.

American Songscape

Converse University

Currently serving as the Assistant Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Resident Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Music Director of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, Jacob Joyce, age 29, is quickly gaining recognition as a dynamic and innovative presence on the podium. Mr. Joyce has appeared with the PSO and ISO several times '21-'22 season, in various classical, education, Happy Hour, and community concerts. He also made his debut with several American orchestras in past seasons, including the Detroit, St. Louis, and Houston symphonies. Abroad, Mr. Joyce has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the NDR-Sinfonieorchester, the hr-Sinfonieorchester Frankfurt, and the Frankfurt Museumsorchester. For his work in Indianapolis and around the world, he was awarded a Solti Career Assistance Award in 2020.

Jacob Joyce

Conductor

Events

6 - 8 Mar, 2024

Schooltime: Sound Fusion · Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Mar 5, 2024

Sound Fusion · Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Feb 24, 2024

A Walk on the Wild Side · Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

7 - 8 Jul, 2023

Raiders of the Lost Ark: Live in Concert · Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Apr 22, 2023

American Songscape · Spartanburg Philharmonic

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