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Ryan Main

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Ryan Main
Born (1984-01-23) January 23, 1984 (age 40)
Independence, Missouri, United States
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Composer
Years active2008–present
Websiteryanmain.com

Ryan Main (born 23 January 1984)[1] is an American composer of classical music based in Kansas City, Missouri. He has composed music in the genres of choral music and wind ensemble.

Biography[edit]

Main's post-secondary education in music began at the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri–Kansas City[2]. He received his first degree in music there (a B.M. in Music Composition), then pursued graduate studies at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University to earn a M.Mus. degree in music composition and a M.Mus. degree in music education. His teachers at the Peabody Institute included Kevin Puts and Michael Hersch. He has also studied with the composer Chen Yi.

Awards and activities[edit]

Main won the Merril-Jones Composition Competition in 2008, which led to the publication of his first work for Wind Ensemble, titled Clash,[3] and has received commissions for his musical works from performing ensembles around the United States.[4] His works have been performed internationally, including performances at national and regional American Choral Directors Association conferences and Carnegie Hall[5], and have earned Editor’s Choice distinctions from JW Pepper.[6]

His music has been published by Wingert-Jones Publications[7], Alliance Publications[8] and Ryan Main Music.[9]

Principal compositions[edit]

Choral works[edit]

  • "Three Things" (2020, chorus and piano), premiered at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association conference
  • "The Future Now" (2020, chorus and four-hand piano), premiered at the 2020 Missouri Music Educators Association conference
  • "The Birth of Music" (2019, chorus, solo, piano and string quartet)
  • "How Can I Face This World?" (2019, chorus, solo and piano), premiered at the 2019 Missouri Music Educators Association conference
  • "Go! Said The Star" (2018, chorus and piano)
  • "I Saw A Child" (2018, chorus, solo and piano), premiered by the Reed Academy Singers at the 2018 Southwest regional American Choral Directors’ Association Conference
  • "And For A Breath" (2018, chorus and piano), premiered by the Missouri Western State University Choir at the 2018 Missouri Music Educators Association Conference
  • "Silent Night" (2018, unaccompanied chorus)
  • "You Are Not Alone" (2017, SATB and string orchestra), premiered at the 2017 National American Choral Directors Association conference
  • "The Spirit of the Saints" (2017, unaccompanied chorus)
  • "Stone" (2017, chorus, percussion and electronics)
  • "I Love The Mountains" (2017, chorus and piano)
  • "Amazing Grace" (2015, chorus and piano)
  • "Dies Irae" (2012, chorus and piano)

Wind ensemble[edit]

  • "Dark Cloud (Oologah)" (2015)
  • "Fearless" (2014)
  • "Flashover" (2012)
  • "Selections from 'Shifter'" (2013)
  • "Heart of Adventure" (2013)
  • "Rhythms of Life" (2011)
  • "Clash" (2009)

References[edit]

  1. ↑ See [1], Wind Repertory Project – Ryan Main Biography. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ See [2], Youth Chorus of Kansas City – Ryan Main Biography. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  3. ↑ See [3], Winners of the NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Contest. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  4. ↑ See [4], Commission – Ryan Main. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  5. ↑ See [5], Wind Repertory Project – Ryan Main Biography. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  6. ↑ See [6], JW Pepper website – Dies Irae. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  7. ↑ See [7], Wingert-Jones Composers. Retrieved February 28,2021.
  8. ↑ See [8], Alliance Music Publications - Stone. Retrieved February 28,2021.
  9. ↑ See [9], Ryan Main Music - Store. Retrieved February 28,2021.

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