Operations
Joey Krachenfels is returning to Rhythm X for his first year “on the other side” as a member of the Operations Team.
After graduating from Penn High School, he attended Ball State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Music with a concentration in Viola Performance. While at Ball State, he was a member of the Ball State Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Director of the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana, and participated in multiple string chamber ensembles. His marching experience includes Bluecoats in 2022, winning the Fred Sanford Award for Best Percussion Performance, and Rhythm X in 2024 (#733), both on synthesizer. Post-graduation, Joey was a front ensemble tech and co-pit director with Westfield High School for the 2025-2026 outdoor and indoor seasons.
Outside of the activity, Joey lives in West Lafayette, works at Purdue University doing non-profit work as a Gift Auditor, and plays piano and percussion with various freelance music gigs in the Greater Lafayette area. In his free time, he enjoys arranging marching percussion music, collecting vintage video games, and spending time with loved ones.
