Joe Poio, amembof the Indianapolis Symphonic Band, was appointed Resident Conductor in December, 1998 and was designated Conductor in October, 2001. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from Butler University. He served as Director of Bands and Music Department Chairman for the Noblesville School Corporation for nine years, Director of Bands for Pendleton Heights High School for eight years and instrumental music director for the Delaware Community School Corporation for 18 years. In 2006, Mr. Poio was named Director of Bands of the six-time Indiana summer circuit championship marching band at Muncie Southside High School. Concert organizations under Mr. Poio's direction have received over 70 First Division Gold ratings at Indiana State School Music Association Festivals.

In addition to his teaching and administrative duties, Mr. Poio maintains an active performance schedule with various civic, community and professional organizations. He was Principal Clarinetist with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra for eleven years, and performed a double concerto for clarinets and orchestra with David Bellman of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He has played in back-up orchestras for the Disney Symphonic Fantasy and the Moody Blues. He served on the Indiana State School Music Association Board of Directors from 1995 to 2007, is music director for the New Ventures Jazz Band, and is conductor of the Indianapolis Symphonic Band, a position he has held since 1998.