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Dr. Jeff Baker

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Instrumental Studies

Email: Jeffrey.Baker@unt.edu

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Professor, East Texas A&M University. East Texas A&M University. (2024 - 2026).
  • Associate Professor, East Texas A&M University. East Texas A&M University. (2019 - 2024).
  • Assistant Professor, East Texas A&M University. East Texas A&M University. (2013 - 2019).
  • Interim Instructor, East Texas A&M University. East Texas A&M University. (2012 - 2013).
  • Adjunct Instructor, East Texas A&M University. East Texas A&M University. (2009 - 2012).
  • Adjunct Instructor, Cameron University. Cameron University. (2007 - 2008).

Professional Memberships

  • Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil. (2025 - Present).
  • College Music Society. (2015 - Present).
  • International Trombone Association. (2012 - Present).
  • American Federation of Musicians, Local 72-147. (2005 - Present).
  • International Tuba Euphonium Association. (2003 - Present).
  • Texas Music Educators Association. (2003 - Present).
  • Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. (1999 - Present).
  • Buffet USA. (2015 - 2019).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, ROPA 2026, Regional Orchestra Players Association. Dallas ,Texas,United States of America. (July 2026).
  • Conference Attendance, Global Awareness Society International Conference, Global Awareness Society. Santiago,Chile. (June 2026).
  • Conference Attendance, ETB National Brazilian Tuba/Euphonium Conference, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil. Blumenau,Santa Catarina,Brazil. (November 2025).
  • Conference Attendance, ETB National Brazilian Tuba/Euphonium Conference, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil. Joao Pessoa,Paraiba,Brazil. (November 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Global Awareness Society International Conference, Global Awareness Society. Seoul,Korea, South. (June 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, TMEA 2024, Texas Music Educators Association. San Antonio,Texas,United States of America. (February 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, ITEC 2023, International Tuba/Euphonium Association. Tempe,Arizona,United States of America. (2023).
  • Conference Attendance, Global Awareness Society International Conference, Global Awareness Society. Salamance,Spain. (June 2022).
  • Faculty Development Leave, Cimbasso Recital Tour and Recording Project, East Texas A&M University. Commerce,Texas,United States of America. (May 31, 2022).
  • Faculty Fellowship, Global Fellow Distinction, East Texas A&M University. Commerce,Texas ,United States of America. (March 31, 2019).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • MUAC 1519 - TUBA, 3 courses.
  • MUAC 3519 - TUBA, 4 courses.
  • MUAC 5519 - TUBA, 2 courses.
  • MUAC 6519 - TUBA, 3 courses.
  • MUAG 4710 - Instrumental Studies Senior Recital Capstone, 1 course.
  • MUAM 1519 - Tuba, 2 courses.
  • MUAM 3519 - Tuba, 1 course.
  • MUAM 5519 - Tuba, 3 courses.
  • MUAM 6519 - Tuba, 3 courses.
  • MUAS 1519 - Tuba, 2 courses.
  • MUAS 3519 - Tuba, 2 courses.
  • MUAS 5519 - Tuba, 1 course.
  • MUAS 6519 - Tuba, 2 courses.
  • MUCM 3530 - Brass Chamber Music, 1 course.
  • MUCM 5530 - Brass Chamber Music, 1 course.
  • MUEN 2602 - Brass Ensembles, 1 course.
  • MUEN 5602Z - Brass Ensembles, 1 course.
  • MUGC 6952 - Dissertation Recital, 1 course.
  • MUGC 6953 - Dissertation Recital, 1 course.
  • MUGC 6954 - Dissertation Recital, 1 course.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (March 2026).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (February 2026).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (April 2025).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (March 2025).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (November 2024).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (November 2024).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (September 2024).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (March 2024).
  • Guest Lecture, 40 participants. (November 2022).

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Co-Chair, "METACOGNIÇÃO INCORPORADA E COGNIÇÃO DISTRIBUÍDA NA PERFORMANCE MUSICAL E NA EDUCAÇÃO MUSICAL DA TUBA," Music Education. (2024).
  • Other (Assisted with DMA Auditions at Southern Miss, Texas Tech, and Florida University), Instrumental Studies. (2026).
  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Instrumental Studies. (2026).
  • Master's Degree Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (May 2026).
  • Master's Degree Recital Committee Member, Instrumental Studies. (May 2026).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2026).
  • Non-Degree Recital Committee, Instrumental Studies. (April 2026).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2025).
  • Other (Assisted with St. Louis Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (July 2025).
  • Other (Assisted with St. Louis Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (July 2025).
  • Bachelor's Degree Junior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2025).
  • Bachelor's Degree Junior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2025).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2025).
  • Master's Degree Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2025).
  • Non-Degree Recital Committee, Instrumental Studies. (April 2025).
  • Other (Assisted with audition tapes for Falcone Festival), Instrumental Studies. (March 2025).
  • Other (Assisted with audition tapes for the Navy Band), Instrumental Studies. (March 2025).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (February 2025).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (February 2025).
  • Other (Assisted with Houston Symphony Sublist Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Houston Symphony Sublist Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Lone Star Wind Orchestra Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Shreveport Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Shreveport Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Shreveport Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Eastern Music Festival Audition Tape), Instrumental Studies. (March 2024).
  • Other (Assisted with Pershing's Own Audition Tape), Instrumental Studies. (March 2024).
  • Bachelor's Degree Junior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (November 2023).
  • Other (Assisted with Nashville Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (October 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Junior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Junior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2023).
  • Master's Comprehensive Exam Member or Grader, Instrumental Studies. (April 2023).
  • Master's Degree Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (April 2023).
  • Other (Assisted with audition tapes for Falcone Festival), Instrumental Studies. (March 2023).
  • Other (Assisted with audition tapes for Falcone Festival), Instrumental Studies. (March 2023).
  • Other (Assisted with audition tapes for Falcone Festival), Instrumental Studies. (March 2023).
  • Other (Assisted with audition tapes for Falcone Festival), Instrumental Studies. (March 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Junior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (February 2023).
  • Bachelor's Degree Senior Recital Committee Chair, Instrumental Studies. (February 2023).
  • Other (Assisted with Richmond Symphony Audition Prep), Instrumental Studies. (January 2023).

Awards and Honors

  • Nominated for ETAMU Community Service Award, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for ETAMU Community Service Award, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for ETAMU Community Service Award, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for H.M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for H.M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for H.M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for H.M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity, East Texas A&M University.
  • Nominated for H.M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity, East Texas A&M University.
  • H.M. Lafferty Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity, East Texas A&M University.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    CD Recording - Chamber

  • Stearns, J., Baker, J. (2026). Edges - Christian Wolff's Indeterminate Music.

    • CD Recording - Ensemble

  • , Baker, J. (2018). Pictures and an Exhibition - Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra.

    • CD Recording - Solo

  • Baker, J. (2022). Death and Life: new Music for Cimbasso by Robert Denham.
  • Baker, J. (2018). Songs and Melodies from Youth - Mahler for Tuba.

    • Manuscript

  • Baker, J. (2025). Commission: Abiaka: Suite for Tuba and Piano by Joy Zickau.
  • Baker, J. (2024). Commission: "E" Suite by Maria Thompson Corley.
  • Baker, J. (2024). Commission: Party Popper Emoji by Zoe Cutler.
  • Baker, J. (2024). Commission: The Baker's Groove by Fernando Deddos.
  • Baker, J. (2023). Commission: Chronicle by Alex Shapiro.
  • Baker, J. (2023). Commission: Mini Suite by Fernando Deddos.
  • Baker, J. (2023). Commission: Nuzlocke by Mitch Gilly.

    • Translation or Transcription

  • Baker, J. (2012). Songs and Melodies from Youth, Gustav Mahler.

    • Video and Audiovisual Material

  • Baker, J. (2022). Czardas Youtube Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS1DxTCIcNQ
  • Baker, J. (2022). Death and Life for Cimbasso: Part 1 Youtube Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MITVtvuzvlI
  • Baker, J. (2022). Death and Life for Cimbasso: Part 2 Youtube Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJovtW044iE

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Baker, J. (Discussant), Dallas Opera Donor Engagement, Wagner's Orchestra, Dallas Opera, United States of America. (2023).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Baker, J. (Author & Presenter), Global Awareness Society International Annual Conference, Cimbasso and Culture: Navigating Nationalism in 19th Century Italian Opera, Global Awareness Society International, Santiago, Chile, Chile. (2026).
  • Baker, J. (Author & Presenter), ETB National Conference, Fundamentals and Routine, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil, Blumenau, Brazil. (2025).
  • Baker, J. (Author & Presenter), Baker, C.A. (Author & Presenter), International Tuba Euphonium Conference - 50th Annual Meeting, Roraima: Musician Networks Forged through Migration, International Tuba and Euphonium Association, Tempe, Arizona, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).

    • Other

  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, University of Kansas, United States of America. (2026).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Tyler Junior College, United States of America. (2026).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, University of North Texas, United States of America. (2026).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), ETB National Conference, Guest Artist Masterclass, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil, Blumenau, Brazil. (2025).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Sherman High School, United States of America. (2025).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass Area Qualifiers, Hebron High School, United States of America. (2025).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), ETB National Conference, Guest Artist Masterclass, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil, Joao Pessoa, Brazil. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, North Mesquite High School Symphonic Band, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, North Mesquite High School Wind Symphony, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, North Forney High School Concert Band, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, North Forney High School Symphonic Band, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, North Forney High School Wind Symphony, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), North Texas Low Brass Camp, Guest Artist Masterclass, Frisco, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Wylie High School Concert Band, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Wylie High School Symphonic Band, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Wylie High School Wind Ensemble, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Wylie High School Wind Symphony, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, UMBAP (Curitiba, Brazil), Brazil. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), 6A All State Concert Band Tuba Masterclass, San Antonio, United States of America. (2024).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), ETAMU Junior/Senior Honor Band, Artist Masterclass, East Texas A&M University, United States of America. (2023).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), North Texas Low Brass Camp, Guest Artist Masterclass, Frisco, United States of America. (2023).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Flower Mound High School, United States of America. (2023).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Flower Mound High School, United States of America. (2023).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), North Texas Low Brass Camp, Guest Artist Masterclass, Denton, United States of America. (2023).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass Area Qualifiers, Hebron High School, United States of America. (2023).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), ETB National Conference, Guest Artist Masterclass, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil, Belem, Brazil. (2022).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, California State University - Fullerton, United States of America. (2022).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Biola University (California), United States of America. (2022).
  • Baker, J. (Presenter), Guest Artist Masterclass, Texas Tech University, United States of America. (2022).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Guest Soloist UNT Brass Band", Denton, Texas, United States of America. (2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "America 250 Concert", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (July 4, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Mendelssohn's Elijah", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park Presbyterian Chuch, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (June 13, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "America 250", Contracted Orchestra, Preston Holly Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 17, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Swan Lake", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 3, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Swan Lake", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 2, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Swan Lake", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 1, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital. Baker, J., "Bois d'arc Trio Recital", Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States of America. (April 2026).
  • Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital. Baker, J., "Bois d'arc Trio Recital", University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America. (April 2026).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Easter Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (April 5, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Easter Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (April 4, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Don Carlo", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 7, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "National Vocal Competition", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 6, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Don Carlo", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 4, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dinner Show", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 2, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Don Carlo", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 1, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Recital - University of North Texas", Denton, Texas, United States of America. (February 2026).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Don Carlo", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 27, 2026).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Featured Soloist with Band ETB National Conference", Blumenau, Brazil, Brazil. (2025).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Solo Recital ETB National Conference", Blumenau, Brazil, Brazil. (2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Christmas Services", Contracted Orchestra, Grace Bible Church, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (December 24, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Christmas Services", Contracted Orchestra, St. Gabriel Catholic Church, McKinney, Texas, United States of America. (December 24, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Christmas Services", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 13, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Christmas Services", Contracted Orchestra, St. Monica Catholic Church, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (December 6, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dialogues of the Carmelites", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 15, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dialogues of the Carmelites", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 12, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dialogues of the Carmelites", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 9, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dialogues of the Carmelites", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 7, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "All Saints Service", Contracted Orchestra, All Saints Episcopal Church, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 2, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Maria Callas Hologram Concert", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Fair Park Hall, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 31, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Faculty Tuba Recital ETAMU", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (October 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Thrillharmonic Nightmare", Contracted Orchestra, Will Rogers Auditorium, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (October 18, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "The People's Choice Concert", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 4, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Berlioz Symphony Fantastique", Symphony Orchestra of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America. (September 20, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (September 12, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (September 11, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (September 10, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Americana Concert", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (June 29, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Americana Concert", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (May 18, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Gizelle", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 18, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Gizelle", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 17, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Gizelle", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 16, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Beauty and the Beast", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 5, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Beauty and the Beast", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 4, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Beauty and the Beast", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (May 3, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Faculty Tuba Recital ETAMU", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (April 2025).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Easter Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (April 20, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Easter Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (April 19, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (March 28, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (March 27, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (March 26, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pagliacci", Utah Symphony Orchestra/ Utah Opera, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. (March 16, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pagliacci", Utah Symphony Orchestra/ Utah Opera, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. (March 14, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pagliacci", Utah Symphony Orchestra/ Utah Opera, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. (March 12, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pagliacci", Utah Symphony Orchestra/ Utah Opera, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. (March 10, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pagliacci", Utah Symphony Orchestra/ Utah Opera, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America. (March 8, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (February 12, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (February 11, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Hart Institute for Women Conductors", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (January 25, 2025).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Solo Recital ETB National Conference", Joao Pessoa, Brazil, Brazil. (2024).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Christmas Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 22, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital. Baker, J., "Dallas Opera Brass Quintet Christmas Concert", Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (December 13, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Christmas Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 8, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pelleas et Melisande", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 16, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pelleas et Melisande", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 13, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pelleas et Melisande", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 10, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Pelleas et Melisande", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 8, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "La Traviata", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 27, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "La Traviata", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 26, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "La Traviata", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 23, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "La Traviata", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 20, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "La Traviata", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 18, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Haunted Heritage", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (October 6, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "The People's Choice Concert", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 5, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Haunted Heritage", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (October 4, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "ETAMU Faculty Showcase Recital", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (September 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Berlioz Requiem", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (June 13, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Strauss Alpine Symphony", Colorado Mahlerfest Orchestra, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America. (May 18, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Star Trek Into Darkness", Ft. Smith Symphony Orchestra, Ft. Smith Arkansas, United States of America. (April 20, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Easter Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (March 31, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Easter Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (March 30, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Chilcott St. John Passion", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 29, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Dvorak Stabat Mater", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 23, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (March 22, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (March 21, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concerts", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (March 20, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "National Vocal Competition", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (March 8, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Anime Concert", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (March 1, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Elektra", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 17, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Elektra", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 14, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Elektra", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 11, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Elektra", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 9, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Contracted Orchestra Concert", Contracted Orchestra, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 4, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Hart Institute for Women Conductors", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (January 28, 2024).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Christmas Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 24, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Christmas Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 20, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Free-lance. Baker, J., "Christmas Services (Brass Quintet)", Contracted Quintet, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 19, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Christmas Concert", Contracted Orchestra, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (December 17, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital. Baker, J., "Dallas Opera Brass Quintet Christmas Concert", Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (December 16, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Rutter Gloria", Contracted Orchestra, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Highland Park, Texas, United States of America. (December 8, 2023 - December 8, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Andrea Bocelli Live Concert", Contracted Orchestra, American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (November 30, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Faculty Tuba Recital ETAMU", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (November 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Holiday Pops Concert", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (November 26, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Holiday Pops Concert", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (November 25, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Holiday Pops Concert", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (November 24, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Children's Concert", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (November 15, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Tosca", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 21, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Tosca", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 18, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Tosca", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 15, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Tosca", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 13, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "The People's Choice Concert", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (October 7, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dracula", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (September 17, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dracula", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (September 16, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Dracula", Texas Ballet Theater/Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (September 15, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Symphonie Fantastique", Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Australia. (July 17, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Symphonie Fantastique", Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Australia. (July 15, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Symphonie Fantastique", Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne, Victoria (Australia), Australia. (July 14, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Outdoor Patriotic Concert", Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Allen, Texas, United States of America. (June 30, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Recital - North Texas Low Brass Camp", Denton, Texas, United States of America. (June 2023).
  • Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital. Baker, J., "Brazilian Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble Recital - International Tuba/Euphonium Conference", Brazilian Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, Tempe, Az, United States of America. (June 1, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Three American Tenors", Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra, Bass Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas, United States of America. (May 13, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Other. Baker, J., "Earth X Event", Contracted Orchestra, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (April 20, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Das Rheingold", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 18, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Das Rheingold", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 15, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Das Rheingold", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 12, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Das Rheingold", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (February 10, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal. Baker, J., "Hart Institute for Women Conductors", Dallas Opera Orchestra, Winspear Opera House, Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (January 21, 2023).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Cimbasso Soloist, ETAMU Holiday Gala Concert", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (December 2022).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Featured Soloist with Orchestra ETB National Conference", Orquestra Sinfonica do Theatro da Paz, Belem, Brazil, Brazil. (2022).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Solo Recital ETB National Conference", Belem, Brazil, Brazil. (2022).
  • Music Performance - Featured Artist. Baker, J., "ETAMU Faculty Showcase Recital", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (September 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Cimbasso Recital", Biola University, United States of America. (April 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Cimbasso Recital", California State University Fullerton, United States of America. (April 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Cimbasso Recital", Texas Tech University, United States of America. (April 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Cimbasso Recital", University of Arizona, United States of America. (April 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Faculty Cimbasso Recital ETAMU", Commerce, Texas, United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Cimbasso Recital - SCRTEC ITEA Regional Conference", Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States of America. (March 2022).
  • Music Performance - Full Solo Recital. Baker, J., "Guest Artist Cimbasso Recital", University of North Texas, United States of America. (February 2022).

Media Contributions

    Magazine

  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," Dallas Observer Magazine. (2025).

    • Newspaper

  • "Denton Tubachristmas Coverage," Denton Record Chronicle. (2023).

    • Radio

  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," Gatesville Messenger. (2025).
  • "V Encontro Tubas e Eufonios," Radio Tabajara, Paraiba State Radio (Brazil). (2019).
  • "First Annual Allen Tubachristmas," 97.5 KLAK. (2017).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," 1080 AM KRLD. (2015).

    • TV

  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," CBS/KTVT. (2025).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," NBC/KXAS. (2025).
  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," CBS/KTVT. (2024).
  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2024).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2024).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," ABC/WFAA. (2023).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," CBS/KTVT. (2023).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2023).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2022).
  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," CBS/KTVT. (2021).
  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2021).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2021).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," NBC/KXAS. (2021).
  • "Good Morning Texas," ABC/WFAA. (2019).
  • "Unique Events to See This Holiday Season," ABC/WFAA. (2019).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," CBS/KTVT. (2018).
  • "Ft. Worth Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2018).
  • "Bom Dia (National Morning News Show)," Globo Brazil. (2017).
  • "Dallas Tubachristmas Coverage," FOX/KDFW. (2014).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Baker, J., "Global Human RIghts Fellowship," sponsored by ETAMU, Other, $10000 Funded. (2020 - 2021).

    • Grant - Research

  • Baker, J., "Professional Development Grant," sponsored by Dallas Opera, Other, $1500 Funded. ( - 2025).
  • Baker, J., "Professional Development Grant," sponsored by Dallas Opera, Other, $3000 Funded. ( - 2022).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Junior Faculty Mentor Program. (2022 - 2026).
  • Chairperson, Graduate Curriculum Committee. (2021 - 2026).
  • Task Force Member, NASM Accreditation Narrative Editor. (2025).
  • Committee Member, Assistant Director of Bands Search Committee. (May 2025).
  • Committee Member, External Reviewer for 5th year T&P Documents. (2024).
  • Committee Member, D2L Portfolio Pilot Program. (2023).
  • Committee Member, Global Human Rights Initiative Committee. (2021 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, ETAMU Quality Enhancement Plan Committee. (2013 - 2023).
  • Committee Chair, Assistant Professor of Voice (Professional Track) Search Committee. (November 2023).
  • Committee Chair, Assistant Professor of Voice (Tenure Track) Search Committee. (November 2023).
  • Committee Chair, Assistant Professor of Trombone (Tenure Track) Search Committee. (November 2022).
  • Committee Chair, Instructor of Voice Search Committee. (July 2022).
  • Committee Chair, Assistant Professor of Musicology (Tenure Track) Search Committee. (December 2018).

Public Service

  • Program Coordinator, Denton Tubachristmas. (2022 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Allen Tubachristmas. (2017 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Dallas Tubachristmas. (2012 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Ft. Worth Tubachristmas. (2012 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, Commerce Tubachristmas. (2009 - Present).

Professional Service

  • Board of Directors, Eufonios e Tubas do Brazil (ETB). (2025 - Present).
  • Chairperson, Dallas Opera Orchestra Players Committee. Dallas, Texas. (2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Dallas Opera Orchestra Contract Negotiations Committee. Dallas, Texas. (2019 - Present).
  • Adjudicator, Texas Music Educators Association. (2019 - Present).
  • Adjudicator, Teupha Rising Artist Chamber Music Competition. (March 2026).
  • Adjudicator, Dallas Opera 3rd Horn Audition Committee. (2025).
  • Adjudicator, Dallas Opera 4th Horn Audition Committee. (2024).
  • Adjudicator, Dallas Opera Principal Trombone Audition Committee. (2023).
  • Committee Chair, International Tuba/Euphonium Conference Solo Competitions. (2023).
  • Adjudicator, North Texas Premiere Solo Contest. (May 2023).
  • Adjudicator, Dallas Opera 2nd and 4th Horn Audition Committee. (2022).
  • Chairperson, South Central Regional Tuba/Euphonium Conference Competitions. (2022).
  • Adjudicator, Dallas Opera 3rd Horn Audition Committee. (2019).