As music director and conductor of the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble, Joe Martinez wants to do more than simply present concerts.
Martinez said he is working to “enrich the cultural life of Lakewood Ranch.”
Since taking over as conductor in 2023 from Joe Maciariello Miller, the ensemble’s founder and music director emeritus, Martinez has worked on expanding the ensemble’s repertoire to include partnerships, scholarships, community outreach and a new venue to call home…