Musical Projects

Explore my diverse projects in performance and music education.

A musician, standing in a dimly lit environment, plays a bass guitar. The scene features another musician at a drum set partially visible. The lighting is predominantly blue and purple, creating a moody atmosphere with spotlights and ambient colors highlighting the performers.
A musician, standing in a dimly lit environment, plays a bass guitar. The scene features another musician at a drum set partially visible. The lighting is predominantly blue and purple, creating a moody atmosphere with spotlights and ambient colors highlighting the performers.
New Music

Dedicated to performing and programming new music, pushing boundaries, and enhancing the classical repertoire. Collaborating with composers and musicians to create innovative soundscapes that resonate with audiences.

A person is sitting in a music studio playing an electric bass guitar. The individual has a beard and is wearing a dark sweater and jeans. The room is filled with guitar cases and acoustic panels on the walls, suggesting a professional music setting.
A person is sitting in a music studio playing an electric bass guitar. The individual has a beard and is wearing a dark sweater and jeans. The room is filled with guitar cases and acoustic panels on the walls, suggesting a professional music setting.
Music Education

With over a decade of teaching experience, I engage students of all ages in music education. Committed to nurturing talent, instilling passion, and helping students achieve their musical goals.

Music Educator

Joe Bauer has over a decade of experience teaching music to all ages and abilities.

Passionate about music education.

Performance

Quad City Symphony

Symphony Orchestra

2010 - Present

Tenured member of the Quad City Symphony, performing diverse repertoire and new music.

New Music

Music Projects

2015 - Present

Avid performer and programmer of new music, contributing to contemporary music landscape.

A musician with dramatic makeup and voluminous hair plays an electric bass guitar. The setting is dimly lit with a predominantly red and purple backdrop. The musician is wearing a white shirt, and there is a focused expression while performing. A microphone and amplifier are also visible in the background.
A musician with dramatic makeup and voluminous hair plays an electric bass guitar. The setting is dimly lit with a predominantly red and purple backdrop. The musician is wearing a white shirt, and there is a focused expression while performing. A microphone and amplifier are also visible in the background.