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Ryan Spencer |
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Composer / Arranger / Sound Engineer / Trumpeter |
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Freelance Musician
Based in Metro Denver, Colorado
Graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor's of Music - Composition
Bachelor's of Music - Trumpet Performance
Certificate in Music Technology
I am an active music arranger for high schools and colleges, as well as other various ensembles.
As an instrumentalist, I have played trumpet for 13 years and piano for 8 years, as well as having a working knowledge of many other instruments.
I've been composing in a variety of styles and genres since 2002, and in 2007 I received the University of Colorado at Boulder Undergraduate Composition Commission.
I currently perform with the Colorado Wind Ensemble (trumpet), 5280 A Cappella (Bass/Baritone/Vocal Percussion), and
Mockingbird, a newly formed quartet comprised of myself (trumpet, vocals, keys), Phil Norman (cello, vocals, electronics), Ben Fausch (tuba, vocals, keys, electronics), and Garrett Suzelis (guitar, vocals).
During the 2009-2010 seasons, I was the Sound Engineer for the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps.
Before joining the staff at SCV, I was a marching member
and soloist for two years (2007-2008). In addition to composing, arranging, performing and sound engineering, I tutor in music theory and teach private trumpet lessons.
While I was a student at the University of Colorado at Boulder, I studied composition with Carter Pann, Daniel Kellogg, John Drumheller, and Richard Toensing, as well as having studied trumpet with Terry Sawchuk.
I was born in Roswell, GA, and attended Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA.
In my spare time, I enjoy cycling, reading, running, and snowboarding.