Joseph Klause

Joseph Klause received his Bachelor’s Degree in Trumpet Performance from the New England Conservatory in Boston after having graduated from the Pre-College Program at Juilliard in New York. At the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, he continued his studies receiving a Master’s Degree in Dalcroze Eurhythmics and an Artist Diploma in Chamber Music (with the Redline Brass Quintet, of which he is a founding member). After his time at music school, Joseph put his skills to good use and built an ice cream sandwich business, Peace Pie, which now has five stores in three states up and down the East Coast. Feeling satisfied that he scooped enough ice cream, Joseph moved to Oregon in 2017 to follow his passion for music. 

Joseph is a regular performer with the Eugene Symphony, Portland Chamber Orchestra, Portland Columbia Symphony, and the Newport Symphony. He is a member of the Rose City Brass Quintet, Rose City Brass Trio, and Ne Plus Ultra Jazz Orchestra. He has also performed with many other local orchestras, musicals, wind ensembles and festivals in and around the PNW. Aside from an extensive private studio, Joseph teaches at Reed College and Clackamas Community College. He also gives regular clinics at many different Portland Metro Area High Schools, Middle Schools, Colleges, and Youth Orchestras. When not playing the trumpet, Joseph enjoys being outdoors, and works as a Software Engineer