Sean Radermacher serves as conductor of the University of Kentucky Philharmonia and assistant conductor of the UK Symphony Orchestra and UK Opera Theatre, performing works of a diverse representation of composers and genres. Sean currently pursues his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Kentucky, studying with John Nardolillo.

Sean earned a Master of Music in orchestral conducting at the Cleveland Institute of Music, studying with Carl Topilow. He earned Bachelor (summa cum laude) and Master degrees in violin performance from Duquesne University where he studied with Charles and Rachel Stegeman.

Sean’s recent engagements include conducting with the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra, Sault Ste. Marie Opera, and Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras. Sean appeared repeatedly as associate conductor at the Sunflower Music Festival and assistant conductor at Buzzards Bay Musicfest, while also performing as a violinist in the orchestras.

Sean has attended international conducting masterclasses and workshops across the United States, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. He has conducted in multiple masterclasses led by Larry Rachleff, Donald Schleicher, and Markand Thakar. Throughout the pandemic, Sean continued to engage in virtual workshops including the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, the College Orchestra Directors Association Symposium, and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra Musicians Summer Masterclasses.

As an orchestral violinist, Sean has performed with ensembles including the Erie Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra, Festival Orchestra Napa, Prague Summer Nights Orchestra, and the Wheeling, Youngstown, Firelands, and Westmoreland Symphony Orchestras.