Joe Galyon engages people from all walks of life in music ministry at Church of the Saviour United Methodist. With a passion for developing church musicians of any age, he oversees a comprehensive program of choral, handbell, and instrumental ensembles that enhance weekly worship and unique liturgical services. The handbell program  includes three graded children’s choirs, a youth choir, and two adult choirs. He generated ongoing interest in ringing through leadership training, community performance, festival participation, and commission premieres.

As a handbell conductor, Joe leads festivals, masterclass, and training sessions for large-scale events and individual congregations. In 2024, he assumed the role of Music Director for Queen City Bronze, Cincinnati’s Premiere Handbell Ensemble. As a composer, his handbell works are published by Jeffers Ringing World Publications, Hope Publishing, From the Top Music, and Sonology Music. His first Alfred Music publication is scheduled for release in 2025. 

Joe earned music degrees in piano at Samford University, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and the University of Cincinnati. As a pianist, he has held teaching positions at Earlham College and Northern Kentucky University, and his performances have taken place throughout the eastern United States and in the United Kingdom.