Brad Stirtz

Percussion Faculty Performer | Vibraphone | Naperville, IL

Brad Stirtz, a Birch Creek alumnus, will be celebrating an amazing 46th year with Birch Creek for the summer 2024 session. A native of Minden, Nebraska, Stirtz earned his Master of Music degree in percussion performance at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, and a master’s degree in theology from Concordia University. As a jazz/percussion educator, he has served on the faculties of the American Conservatory, Roosevelt University and Northern Illinois University, and is currently on the faculty at North Central College. Brad also serves as Director of Music at Peace Lutheran Church in Lombard, Illinois. At Birch Creek, Stirtz is a faculty ensemble performer, directs small ensembles, and teaches improvisation, music theory, and world music.

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