The Josh Norman Musik Meister group is based out of Sleepy Eye, MN and consists of 5 talented members. The group plays German music, polkas, waltzes, and a little country music.

Josh Norman founded the Josh Norman Musik Meisters in 2019. Josh has a minor in music and was a member of the St. John’s University Men’s Choir. Josh is the band leader, singer and tuba player. He has been playing the tuba for over 20 years and also plays the piano.

Don Jirak plays trumpet and taught High School Instrumental Music for 36 years, now retired, and has been a member of the New Ulm Municipal Band for 45 years with the last 25 years serving as director and has performed with many dance bands and professional organizations across southern Minnesota.

Ryan Rader is a music educator and performer from southern Minnesota. He teaches private drum and percussion lessons at Scheitel’s Music in Mankato as well as Martin Luther College in New Ulm. His performance credits include The Mankato Symphony Orchestra, Jazz 10, and The NintenTones Video Game Jazz Orchestra among many others.

Gene Bertrand has a love of music and began playing the concertina at the age of 26. Gene is very active in providing entertainment for weddings, parties, and festivals. Gene is also the leader of the musical duo – Angela and Gene. The duo provides music for German festivals and features authentic German music. Gene is the co-founder and vice-president of the Sleepy Eye Area Concertina Club in Southwestern Minnesota. The group was organized to promote the Chemnitzer concertina and allow the members to share their musical talent with the public while introducing the concertina music to the younger generations.

Tina Losleben has been playing the piano accordion for over 50 years and had the opportunity to meet her mentors Frankie Yankovich and Myron Floren. Tina has played other musical instruments, including the violin and piano. Tina also plays a variety of music in addition to polkas, waltzes and country music; these include classical, Spanish and religious music.

The Josh Norman Musik Meisters are available to provide a musical selection of German music, polkas, waltzes, and country musical entertainment. Please send booking requests to jjnorman789@gmail.com Facebook: Josh Norman Entertainment