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Compositions
Plectrum Orchestra
Above the Starry Canopy (2021). For Guitar Orchestra.
Winter Herons (2019). For Guitar Orchestra.
Memories for the Future (2015, 7′). For En Masse Mandolin Orchestra.
Premiere by Classical Mandolin Society of America, Austin TX, October 2015.
Joel was commissioned as Composer-in-Residence by CMSA in 2015.
Chamber Works
Tales From the Forest (2021). Suite for Woodwind Quintet.
Premiere by Quintessence, Austin Texas 2021.
Lark and Nightingale (2021). Suite for Woodwind Quintet.
Premiere by Quintessence, Austin Texas 2021.
Listening for Grandmother's Voice (2021). Suite for Woodwind Quintet.
Premiere by Quintessence, Austin Texas 2021.
Look for the Little Beast (2021). For Piano
Premiere by Eric Huebner, Virtual 2021.
Tales From the Forest (2018). For Clarinet Quartet.
Premiere by Cypress Winds Clarinet Quartet. Winner of Composition Contest.
Violet Comes Home (2015) Trio for Oboe d’Amore, Alto Flute and Guitar.
Matariki (2014). Trio for Tenor Sax, Vibraphone and Piano.
Premiere by Wet Ink Ensemble, Dublin NH, June 2014.
Choro Fantastico (2014). Trio for Flute, Violin and Cello.
Premiere by Wayla Chambo with Wet Ink Ensemble, Dublin NH, June 2014.
Kitsuné-bi (2012). Trio for Viola, Bass Clarinet, Marimba and Percussion.
Premiere by Wet Ink Ensemble, Northampton MA, June 2012.
Fountain (2012). Trio for Oboe, Mandolin and Bass Clarinet
Premiere by Sky Macklay, Joel R Hobbs & Alex Mincek, Northampton MA, June 2012.
Waltz of the Dragonflies (2012). Duet for Clarinet and Cello.
Premiere by Suzanne Mueller & Thomas Piercy, Westbury NY, July 2012.
Winner of Vox Nova Fifteen Minutes of Fame competition 2012.
Quaerens Lux in Tenebris Nemus (2012).
Trio for Flute, Oboe d’Amour and Bassoon.
Quarantotto (2011). Quartet for Violin, Bassoon, Piano, Vibraphone and Auxiliary Percussion.
Premiere by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Northampton MA, June, 2011.
40 Green Street (2011). Trio for Clarinet, Mandolin and Cello.
Premiere by Sky Macklay, Joel R Hobbs & Kivie Cahn-Lipman, Northampton MA, June, 2011.
Chamber Works for Plucked String Ensembles
Rabbit Views the Full Autumn Moon (2018). Duet for Mandolin and Mandola (from Vesper).
Premiere by Jonathan Rudie and Joel Hobbs, Austin Texas, June, 2019.
Dream of the Sun Bear (2019). Duet Mandolin and Guitar (from Vesper).
Premiere by Jonathan Rudie and Joel Hobbs, Austin Texas, June, 2019.
Las Prefigure, from Opus Twelve (2012). Solo for Mandolin.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Waltz for Doc, from Opus Twelve (2012). Solo for Mandolin.
Premiere by Kevin Knippa, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Harusame, from Opus Twelve (2012). Solo for Tenor Mandola.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Ode to Elsie, from Opus Twelve (2012). Solo for Mandocello.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
The Bees Knees, from Opus Twelve (2012).
Duet for Mandolin.Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Lullaby for Joshua David Fort, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
When Brookie Rises, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Lento for Ruhong, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Lotus Flower Unfurling, from Opus Twelve (2012).
Duet for Mandolin.Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Gliding, from Opus Twelve(2012). Duet for Mandolin.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Floating, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Moon over Machu Picchu, from Opus Twelve (2012).
Duet for Mandolin and Mandola.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Dungannon Cowboy, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin and Mandocello.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
If It Rains, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin and Guitar.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Laurie Turner & Jay Clement, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Un Sueño del Horizonte, from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin and Marimba.
Premiere by Richard Somers & Jacob Hodges, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Cuddlebug from Opus Twelve (2012). Duet for Mandolin and Piano.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs & Sarah Ann Phillips, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Quaeren Lux in Tenebris Nemus (2012). Trio for Mandolin, Mandola (or Mandolin) and Mandocello.
Tanjiro’s Dream, from Opus Twelve (2012). Trio for Two Mandolins and Guitar.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Kevin Knippa & Jay Clement, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Three Gifts, from Opus Twelve (2012). Trio for Two Mandolins and Guitar.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Kevin Knippa & Jay Clement, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Glo’s Tree, from Opus Twelve (2012) for Mandolin Quartetto Classico.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, 2012.
In Memory of Nell Wilson Pond, from Opus Twelve (2012). For Mandolin Orchestra.
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, 2012.
Las Alas Derretidas (2010, 2012).
Premiere by Austin Mandolin Orchestra, Austin Texas, 2010. New edition 2012.
Jabu (2008). Quartet For Three Mandolins and Guitar.
Premiere by Joel Hobbs, Paul Glasse, Richard Somers & Bret Boyer, Austin Texas, 2008.
Okeanos (2008). Quartet for Guitar.
Mbaqanga for BJ (2006). Quartet for Guitar.
Father of the Forest (2005). Quartet for Guitar.
Hawthorn Hill (2004). Quartet for Guitar.
Ad Astra per Aspera (2004). For Mandolin Orchestra.
Solo
Sal a Gosto (2015). Solo for Guitar.
Premiere by Rodrigio Baggio at Composer’s Voice 5th Annual Trajetória Brasileira concert at Jan Hus Church, NY, NY on February 22, 2015. Winner of Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame competition.
Ouvimos o Som do Mar Nas Conchas (2012). Solo for Flute.
Monkey Do (2012). Solo for Piano.
Sautillant Gigue (2012). Solo for Harpsichord.
Spiral Refuge, from Opus Twelve (2012). Solo for Marimba.
Premiere by Jacob Hodges, Austin Texas, June, 2012.
Clancy’s Farewell from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011). Solo for Guitar.
Choral Works
Starlight Shine (2011). Carol for SATB Choir (English text) and Handbells.
Music for Film
Incidental Music, for That Devil Jazz (1984)
Music for Theater and Contemporary Dance
Solo Piano
2021rst Noel (2020).
Step Into Light (2020).
Katy's Song (2019).
Evelyn's Song (2019).
Jazz Tunes
Brisk, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Tickling the Dragon’s Tail, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Jasmine, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Under the Sky, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Kipuka, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Chugboat’s Bolero, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Heart Mountain Highway from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
In Appreciation of Small Miracles from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Fiddle Tunes
Papillon et Escargot Waltz (2018)
Premiere by Chris Peterson, Nathan Quiring, Joel Hobbs in January 2018.
Not Yet Waltz (2013).
January Jig (2012).
Strategory Waltz (2012).
The Tree of Diana (2012).
The Tree of Mars (2012).
Wild Rumpus Set: A Forest Grew, Wild Things Stomp (2012).
Aspettandolo, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Il Boccolo di San Marco, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Stella Kwela, from Good Dogs Always Eat (2011).
Anniversary Waltz (2010).
A Buffalo on the Road to Bozeman (2003).
Clancy’s Glen (2006).
Cloud Nine Waltz (2002).
Ham and Enos in Orbit (2002).
Tabitha’s Bucket of Sapphires (2001).
Electronic Music
The Universe Within (2020). Suite for Voice, Electric Guitar and Synth.