Joseph Conyers

Joseph Conyers is a highly accomplished double bassist and educator with extensive experience in orchestral performance and music instruction. Currently serving as Principal Bass with The Philadelphia Orchestra since September 2010, Joseph has held various leadership roles within the organization, including Acting Associate Principal Bass and Assistant Principal Bass. As the Founder and Vision Advisor of Project 440, Joseph also works as Executive Director. In addition to teaching at The Juilliard School and Temple University, Joseph directs artistic development at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and conducts the All City Orchestra of Philadelphia. Joseph has performed with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and previously held positions with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Grand Rapids Symphony, and at Clark Atlanta University. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance from The Curtis Institute of Music.