Student Recital

Josiah Provan, composer

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Josiah Provan is an interstylistic composer and pianist with an eye for detail and a heart for telling stories. He works to blur the lines between styles, blending classical, jazz, and modern music into a unique language. His works have been performed by various ensembles, including the Messiah University Woodwind Quintet, Horn Choir, and Chamber Singers.

Josiah was the 2022-2023 Messiah University Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Laureate, performing the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Orchestra in April 2023; he has also performed alongside the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, as well as in various solo and collaborative recital settings. He regularly performs as a solo jazz artist and leads the Duck Duck Goose Jazz Trio. He also has experience as a big band pianist, having played for several years with Messiah University’s premier big band, JazzONE.

Josiah received a B.A. in Mathematics and Music from Messiah University. He holds the position of Student Life Director of the Csehy Summer School of Music in Langhorne, PA. Outside of musical activities, Josiah loves non-contact sports, reading, and cooking.

Cost: Free and open to the public; No tickets required. 

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