Joel Puckett

**Joel Puckett** is an American composer celebrated for his emotionally charged and vividly textured contemporary classical works. Born in 1977, Puckett has carved out a space in modern music with pieces that balance intricate storytelling and accessible warmth, often drawing from personal experiences or literary themes. He’s a faculty member at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he mentors emerging composers while juggling a bustling schedule of commissions. His music—like the introspective *There Was a Child Went Forth* or the dramatic *Trumpet Concerto*—has been performed by top-tier ensembles, including the Minnesota Orchestra and Eighth Blackbird, and he’s racked up accolades from organizations like the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Whether he’s crafting sprawling orchestral movements or intimate chamber works, Puckett’s soundscapes invite listeners to lean in and feel something big.

Genres

21st Century Classical

American 21st Century Classical

Concert Band

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Latest Release

Joel Puckett: Short Stories in London

Joel Puckett•

London Symphony Orchestra•

Nicholas Phan•

Sean Jones

Album - 16 Tracks - Released August 22, 2025