Ryan Spencer

Composer / Arranger / Sound Engineer / Trumpeter

       I have been playing trumpet since 1997 in a variety of styles and genres. Throughout high school, I performed in district honor bands, Georgia All-State Band, and All-State Jazz Band. I went on to pursue a BM in Trumpet Performance at CU-Boulder studying under Prof. Terry Sawchuk. While at CU, I played in the Wind Symphony with Prof. Allan McMurray, as well as the Concert, Symphonic, and Marching bands with Dr. Matt Roeder. In addition to playing in several brass quintets, I also participated in multiple trumpet ensembles for Rocky Mountain Trumpet Fest. Under the baton of Nicholas Carthy, I performed in the pit orchestra for CU Opera Program's productions of Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, and Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges.

       Artists with whom I've collaborated:

• Les DeMerle - jazz orchestra (MSC Cruise Lines)
• Ali Pierre - rap artist
• Glowing House - folk/acoustic
• Heather Marie Philipp - jazz singer
• Ukulele Loki's Gadabout Orchestra - vaudeville/eclectic
• A few other fine musicians with whom I've played:
  • John Davis, Brad Goode, Bob Montgomery, Rony Barrak, and Derek Nash.

       I currently play with the Colorado Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Matt Roeder. I also play regularly at church services, including at Holy Cross Trinity Lutheran Church, First Baptist Church of Boulder, and Broomfield United Methodist Church.

My Horns

      Bach Stradivarius Bb
      Olds Bb
      Yamaha C
      Stomvi Elite Piccolo Bb/A
      Jupiter Slide
      Amati Pocket