About Me

Here is a little about me:

Music Teacher

• Currently teaching Middle School Band and High School Jazz for Greenville Public Schools (Michigan) --since 2019
• Previously taught for Breckenridge Public Schools (Michigan)--2016-2019
• Adjunct Professor of Trombone at Alma College (Michigan)

Music Director

• Music Director of the Saginaw Eddy Concert Band--Since 2006
  • Professional Concert Band funded by the CK Eddy Trust Fund that performs 8 summer concerts and 1 Holiday Concert per year. 
• Music Director of the Central Michigan Area Concert Band--Since 2005
  • Area based community band that performs regularly throughout the year. 

Musician (Trombone)

• 2nd Trombone for the Midland Symphony Orchestra --Since 2000
• 2nd Trombone for the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra --Since 2000
• Principal Trombone for the Baroque on Beaver Island Festival --Since 2005
• Trombone for Hark Up Horns 
• Has also performed with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Michigan Jazz Trail Big Band, Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra, Flat River Big Band, Midland Music Society, various chamber ensembles, various jazz groups, and frequently puts groups together for performances. 

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The Band Director's Desk

Band Director Desk was founded in 2015 by Joe Radtke. Since its inception Joe has worked with several bands, aspiring directors, and musicians.