Adjudicators

Joel Stobbe
Strings Adjudicator

Born and raised in Prince George, Joel Stobbe was active in the local music scene with music festivals and orchestras. since then. he has received his Artistic Diploma of Music Performance from the Augsburg Conservatory of Music in Germany, regularly performing as soloist and with chamber groups in Germany France and Italy. Upon his return to Canada, Joel was a founding member of the Borealis String Quartet. (200-2005). He toured with the quartet, giving performances throughout Canada and the United States, with frequent broadcasts on radio and television. In addition to regular quartet activities, Joel enjoyed giving educational concerts and master classes together with the quartet to young people from Dawson city to New York City.

Recently Joel has furthered both his teaching and solo careers by taking a position at Langley Community Music School. In addition to his busy teaching schedule, Joel enjoys adjudicating and giving masterclasses, teaching summer chamber music programs, as well as an active career in performance as soloist and chamber musician. Joel is the program coordinator for advanced programs and program adviser for the string department at the Langley Community music school. Joel continues to enjoy a life long hobby of wood works as well as automotive restoration.