• Source: J. Ryan Garber

      • J. Ryan Garber (born 1973) is an American composer of contemporary (classical) music.


      Education


      Garber began musical studies on the piano at age four. He subsequently became proficient on the bassoon and organ as well. His undergraduate and master's degrees are from James Madison University (Harrisonburg, VA). At JMU he studied composition from John S. Hilliard, a former student of Karel Husa and Donald Erb. His Doctor of Music degree is from Florida State University where his primary teacher was the eminent Czech-American composer, Ladislav Kubik. Other notable composers that worked (on a limited basis) with Garber on his music include: Donald Erb, Libby Larsen, Nancy Van de Vate, and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich.


      Composing career


      Garber has composed numerous works for almost every genre, the most notable exceptions being opera. His music has been performed in many parts of the US as well as in Europe. For his compositions, he has been recognized and/or awarded from five national organizations.
      He was named the "Tennessee Composer of the Year" by the Tennessee Music Teachers Association in 2002.


      Teaching career


      Garber taught composition, organ, bassoon, and music theory at Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee from 2000-2009.
      Garber is currently teaching music theory classes at Walters State Community College in Morristown, TN.


      Performing career


      Along with saxophonist Richard J. Scruggs, Garber is part of the Garber-Scruggs Duo.
      Garber has served as a church organist in Virginia, Florida, and Tennessee.
      He plays bassoon in the Knoxville Wind Symphony.


      Partial works list


      See: Ryan Garber works

      Concertino, for orchestra
      Magnificat, for choir and orchestra
      Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
      Parabolisms, for alto saxophone and piano
      Resonances, for solo piano
      Another Twist, for baritone saxophone and piano, premiered by Linda Bangs, Darmstadt, Germany
      An American Song Cycle, for soprano voice and piano
      Equine Suite, for solo piano
      Eine kleine BaritonSaxophon Musik, for baritone saxophone and piano, premiered by Jonathan Annis, Carson-Newman College


      Compositions on CD


      Resonances, on Resonant Edges, Capstone Records
      Kettle Music, on 60x60, Vox Novus
      Another Twist, on Kammermüsik für Baritonsaxophon, Bella Musica/Antes
      Concertino, on Masterworks of a New Era, Vol. 12, ermMedia


      Partial list of performers


      Linda Bangs, baritone saxophone
      Mark Hussung, piano
      Richard Scruggs, alto saxophone
      Salem Choral Society
      Knoxville Wind Symphony
      Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra
      Jonathan Annis, baritone saxophone


      References




      External links


      Ryan Garber's web site contains a list of his works, performances, sample audio and music files.
      Cadenza Musicians Directory Listing
      American Composers Forum Biography
      Knoxville Wind Symphony
      Roanoke Times
      Garber-Scruggs Duo

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