Ryan Main
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| Born | January 23, 1984 Independence, Missouri, United States | ||
| Genres | Classical music | ||
| Occupation(s) | Composer | ||
| Years active | 2008–present | ||
| Website | ryanmain | ||
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| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
Ryan Main (born 23 January 1984)[1] is an United States composer of classical music based in Kansas City, Missouri. He has composed music in the genres of choral music and wind ensemble.
Biography
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 (composer)|Chen Yi.
Awards and activities
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
Choral works
- "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
- "Dark Cloud (Oologah)" (2015)
- "Fearless" (2014)
- "Flashover" (2012)
- "Selections from 'Shifter'" (2013)
- "Heart of Adventure" (2013)
- "Rhythms of Life" (2011)
- "Clash" (2009)
In the media
References
- ↑ See [1], Wind Repertory Project – Ryan Main Biography. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ↑ See [2], Youth Chorus of Kansas City – Ryan Main Biography. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ↑ See [3], Winners of the NBA/Merrill Jones Composition Contest. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ↑ See [4], Commission – Ryan Main. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ↑ See [5], Wind Repertory Project – Ryan Main Biography. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ↑ See [6], JW Pepper website – Dies Irae. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ↑ See [7], Wingert-Jones Composers. Retrieved February 28,2021.
- ↑ See [8], Alliance Music Publications - Stone. Retrieved February 28,2021.
- ↑ See [9], Ryan Main Music - Store. Retrieved February 28,2021.
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