Background
Wiltse, Richard Arthur was born on September 10, 1972 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of David Arthur and Marjorie Powell (Ranck) Wiltse.
Wiltse, Richard Arthur was born on September 10, 1972 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of David Arthur and Marjorie Powell (Ranck) Wiltse.
Bachelor of Music, Alma College, 1994. Master of Music, Western Michigan University, 2003.
Director bands Bad Axe Public Schools, Michigan, 1994—1998, Berrien Springs Public Schools, since 1998.
Original member Lake Effect Jazz Big Band, St. Joseph, 2001—2004. Counselor, dean West Michigan United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, 1990—2004. Member of Michigan Competing Band Association, International Association Jazz Educators, Michigan Education Association, Music Educators National Conference, Michigan School Band & Orch Association (district 6 music education representative since 1995, vice president high school solo & ensemble since 2005), Phi Kappa Phi.