Joelle Wagner Morales obtained her Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, where she specialized in Contemporary Improvisation. While Joelle’s passion is experimental music, she firmly believes that a solid foundation in the fundamentals of playing is essential to any and every style.
Through the amplification of her bassoon, Joelle has performed and recorded with musicians across multiple genres, ranging from progressive/art rock to experimental death metal. When she is not amplified, Joelle thoroughly enjoys playing free improvisation.
Outside of teaching, Joelle currently plays with ensembles Stop Motion Orchestra and Wet Bulb. She also performs as a solo artist under the pseudonym, Cenotes, which explores the sonic landscapes of drone and funeral doom metal respectively. Cenotes draws deep inspiration from bands such as Sunn O))) and Bell Witch, as well as film composer Jóhann Jóhannsson.