Joseph Baek is currently a sophomore at Orange County School of the Arts. He started playing cello at the age of 10 and is currently studying with Professor Joon Sung Jun. Joseph has participated as a member of California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC 2024), Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA 2025), and a principal cellist of Orange County Youth Strings Ensemble (OCYSE 2024). Outside of music, Joseph enjoys running, spending time with family and friends, and walking his dog.
Watch Joseph Baek perform Lalo Cello Concerto in D Minor, 1st Movement by Edouard Lalo on the cello for the 2025 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Joseph Baek perform Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: First Movement by Elgar on the cello for the 2025 Autumn Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.