Joseph Worrell is a Columbus-based vocalist, saxophonist, and multi-instrumentalist with a background as both a private instructor and performer. His experiences have helped him to develop proficiency in a variety of musical styles including Opera/Classical, Jazz, and Commercial/Contemporary musical styles. He is currently attending Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Joseph has been performing and practicing music since his early childhood. Learning from his mother, an accomplished singer, choir director, and piano instructor. In middle school he began to tour with the Maryland-based Charles Wesley Singers across the country; a tradition that continued for nearly a decade. During high school, Joseph performed at various large-scale events including The Outback Bowl and The Peach Bowl. He received instruction from renowned jazz performer Bryan Olsheski. He also performed in multiple Columbus Youth Jazz groups, led and directed his high school marching band, began private instruction for beginner-level woodwinds, and was awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award before graduating Granville High School. 

Throughout his tenure at Otterbein University, Joseph has performed in various Opera productions including Henry Pucell’s Dido and Aeneas, and PDQ Bach’s A Certain Madness.  He has also been part of various ensembles including Otterbein’s Concert Choir, a capella group, Jazz band, Jazz combo, and Sax Quartet. As part of the Concert Choir, Joseph has toured internationally, performing throughout the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. He will be returning to Europe with The concert choir to perform in cities such as Vienna, Prague, Leipzig, and more! Joseph currently holds a position as a ringer in the choir at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Westerville, Ohio, where he has helped coordinate community events such as a youth vocal camp. He also performs locally with the Indie Psychedelic Rock project Abraaxys. They are currently recording their second album, Alakazam, set for release early next year.

Education

• B.A. in Music from Otterbein University (Graduation Spring 2027)

Specialties

• Classical Voice (Beginner-Intermediate)

• Contemporary/Commercial Voice (Beginner-Intermediate)

• Jazz and Classical Saxophone (Beginner-Advanced)

• Beginner Piano