As an active performer in New Mexico and Texas, Joel Livsey has had recurring playing experience with local ensembles including the New Mexico Philharmonic, Santa Fe Symphony, Opera Southwest, and Landmark Musicals. Joel’s chamber music experience includes performances with Ranchitos Brass, and performing at the 2018 International Horn Symposium with the Duke City Horns, and premiering Ryan Chase's “Sur la Choisy” at the 2017 Southwest Horn Workshop with the UNM Horn Choir. He has also recorded for bands in the Albuquerque area and performed live with local bands including Cactus Tractor.

Joel has built and maintained a private horn studio for over 8 years. His students have ranged in experience from beginner to collegiate. He has also held numerous masterclasses and has served as a clinician  for various schools in the east Texas and New Mexico areas. Being a well-known educator in the area, Joel has judged the Albuquerque Solo and Ensemble Festival on multiple occasions. Outside of the horn, Joel also teaches classes on the film music of The Lord of the Rings, composers of the 20th century and beyond, and music history before the 20th century.  

In 2016, Joel was selected to give a TEDx talk entitled “Listening Beyond the Stars” at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Joel is an active performer, educator, and administrator in Albuquerque, NM. Joel began studying the French Horn at the age of 12. He studied with Thomas Hundemer at Centenary College of Lousiana and in 2015 graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance from Stephen F. Austin State University, from the studio of Dr. Charles Gavin. He received a Master of Music degree in Horn Performance from the University of New Mexico where studied under Dr. Michael Walker of the Amity Trio. During his time at UNM, Joel was the Graduate Assistant for the UNM Horn Studio and played in the Graduate Wind Quintet.  

In his free time, Joel enjoys cooking, learning languages, and playing keyboard at his church.