Dr. Joseph Bello
Dr. Joseph M. Bello is the Director of Bands and Low Brass at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Dr. Bello’s education and experience in professional music began in 1998 as an enlisted member of the U.S. Air Force and earning a coveted position in the U.S. Air Force Concert Band, Washington D.C. Upon retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 2014 as principal euphonium, he began his music education by earning his Bachelor of Music degree at George Mason University in euphonium performance, then completing his Master of Music degree at George Mason University in conducting with Anthony Maiello. Recently, he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts at Northwestern University under the mentorship of Dr. Mallory Thompson. Throughout his years, Dr. Bello has conducted and soloed with various music organizations including the United States Air Force Band, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, University of Texas Symphonic Band, George Mason University Wind Symphony, Loudoun Symphonic Winds, George Washington University Symphonic Band, Bishop Ireton Symphonic Winds, Northshore Concert Band, Wheaton Municipal Band and numerous community bands. Dr. Bello is a S.E. Shires Co. Euphonium Artist.
