Joseph Conyers is the assistant principal bassist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Conyers is also a gifted chamber musician and educator who is committed to education and community engagement through music. In 2007, along with two other colleagues, Conyers founded the youth education program Project 440 in Philadelphia. Project 440 aims to cultivate community leadership by exposing young people to music while teaching them career and life skills. Conyers also serves as the music director of Philadelphia's All City Orchestra and sits on the National Advisory Board of the Atlanta Music Project.
For more on the artists in this series: https://www.yourclassical.org/topics/mynameis.
Love the music?
Show your support by making a gift to YourClassical.
Each day, we’re here for you with thoughtful streams that set the tone for your day – not to mention the stories and programs that inspire you to new discovery and help you explore the music you love.
YourClassical is available for free, because we are listener-supported public media. Take a moment to make your gift today.
