GR’s Musical Background
Gary graduated University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Gary
studied trumpet with Allen K. Butcher, from the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Dennis Najoom, Co-Principal Trumpet with the
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Renold O. Schilke to name a few.
After college, Gary traveled on the road, backing up big-name acts,
arranging, composing, doing copy work and some studio work.
GR as an educator
Gary Radtke has been a High School Band
Director, Department Head, as well as, an accomplished
composer/arranger. This extensive background is the basis to his
series of clinics, “The Scientific Approach To Brass Playing” and
“Understanding The Mouthpiece”.
GR’s Technical Background
GR is a journeyman tool maker. He started
GR Technologies in 1999 and introduced new tools and new thinking.
GR also defined the mouthpiece with mathematical parameters, developed a
system for communication, improved design, and developed methods for
proper fitting. (GR Playing Tests)
