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Joseph J. Harrison

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I am Joseph J. Harrison, a multifaceted music educator, composer, performer, and thinker.

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I am Joseph J. Harrison, a multifaceted music educator, composer, performer, and thinker. With hundreds of students and thousands of lessons across multiple instruments, I emphasize not only technical skills but also curiosity and aesthetic awareness in my teaching.

My work spans musical direction, performance, and experimental music, often inspired by greats like John Cage and Steve Reich. I’m passionate about fostering creative and empowering music education, while engaging audiences through immersive and innovative performances.

  • Joined July 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

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Projects · 8

This short dramatic piece evolves slowly featuring orchestral instruments and reads as cinematic.

The Plot
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A short comical cue, this piece evokes mischief, mystery and whimsy and is well suited for animation.

Goofy Cue
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A counterpoint piece written in 3/4 time feature two marimbas, this piece is evokes a sense of urgency. Blending traditional baroque style with unusual instrumentation suggests a corruption of classical music.

Marimba Canon (A min)
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This piece was written to as a dramatic cue suited for medical drama and crime procedurals.

Suspended
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Inspired by Danny Elfman’s work, this piece leans into fantasy and the world of dreams.

The Orhanage
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This piece was written to evoke a sense of wide open spaces, drama and revelation.

Western Cue
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This piece written for three harps explores a blend a traditional Baroque and modern counterpoint.

Harp Trio (Gmaj)
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This was developed as a cue for an action/adventure trailer, using conventional orchestral instrumentation.

The March
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Work experience· 12 roles

Co-Producer & Contributor · Real Poppycock PodcastJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Co-produced a film-focused podcast exploring cinema through sound, storytelling, and cultural critique. Provided editorial direction, film analysis, and expertise on music and audio in cinema. Contributed to delivering a unique and often irreverent take on cinematic conventions and audiovisual language.

Co-Producer & Contributor · Real Poppycock PodcastJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Co-producer of a film-focused podcast exploring cinema through sound, storytelling, and cultural critique. Responsibilities include editorial direction, film analysis, and expertise in music and audio in cinema, presenting a unique and often irreverent take on cinematic conventions.

Teaching Artist · University of IndianapolisDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Served as teaching artist for high-school outreach events in 2022 and 2023, contributing to educational programming aimed at youth engagement.

Band Director and Private Instructor · Carmel Music AcademyDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Teaching Artist · University of IndianapolisDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Band Director and Private Instructor · Carmel Music AcademyDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos
Teaching Artist and Program Advisor · Inspire Music CollectiveJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos
Teaching Artist and Program Advisor · Inspire Music CollectiveJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Education

Technical Certificate · Ivy Tech Community College2016
Technical Certificate · Ivy Tech Community College2016

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