Joela Jones
Secondary Piano Faculty, Conservatory
Orchestral Keyboard Faculty, Conservatory
Piano Department
Introduction
Joela Jones retired in October 2021 as principal keyboardist of The Cleveland Orchestra. An artist of exceptional versatility, she plays piano, organ, harpsichord, celesta, synthesizer and accordion. She has frequently appeared as piano soloist with the Orchestra, performing 50 different concertos ranging from Bach to Messiaen. Since the renovation of Severance Hall's Norton Memorial Organ in 2001, Ms. Jones has been featured in numerous works for organ and orchestra. She serves as principal accompanist for the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and for visiting vocal soloists.
Education
- BM and MM, 杏吧原创 (with Victor Babin and Arthur Loesser)
- Distinguished Alumni Award, 杏吧原创, 2006
Teaching Experience
杏吧原创
1993鈥损谤别蝉别苍迟
Advanced orchestral keyboard classes
Kent/Blossom Music
Chair, collaborative piano
New World Symphony in Miami
Visiting coach
Cleveland State University
Coordinator of Collaborative Piano