The Artist
Ryan Fox is a classically trained percussionist with extensive experience as a professional performer and educator. His work spans from orchestral, theatrical, and festival settings.
Education
Master of Music, Percussion Performance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Music, Percussion Performance
Magna Cum Laude, Central Washington University
Professional Performance
Principal
Timpani
Northwest Symphony Orchestra
Principal Percussion
Mid-Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Assistant Principal Percussion
Helena Symphony Orchestra
Additional Professional Experience
Ryan has performed with a wide range of ensembles throughout the Pacific Northwest, including:
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Regional and community orchestras
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Musical theater pit orchestras
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Jazz and big band ensembles
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Opera and ballet productions
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Family and educational performance ensembles
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Central Washington University Marching Band, 4 years
He has appeared regularly in productions with:
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Emerald Ballet Theatre
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Touring and collaborative performances with harpist Bronn Journey
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Family performances with Emmy Award–winning entertainer Tim Noah
Musical Pit Training
Broadway pit training completed at New York University
Festival & Institute Participation
Northwest Mahler Festival
Pacific Region International Music Festival
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Summer Institute
Marrowstone Music Festival
Masterclasses & Continued Study
Masterclasses with leading percussionists and ongoing professional study to refine both performance and teaching
Professional Development
Performance Calendar
Ryan maintains an active performance schedule throughout the year.
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August
30th
Take Seventeen Big Band
Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue, WA, 12:00pm
September
4th
Monroe Community Band
Evergreen State Fair, Monroe, WA, 6:00pm
September
6th
Take Seventeen Big Band
Evergreen State Fair, Monroe, WA, 4:00pm
September
12th
Helena Symphony
Opening Night: America 250, Helena, MT, 5:30pm
October
10th
Northwest Symphony Orchestra
Opening Night: Family Concert, Highline PAC, 7:30pm
October
17th
Mid-Columbia Symphony
Opening Night: Richland, WA, 7:30pm
October
24th
Helena Symphony
Masterworks Concert, Tchaikovsky, Helena, MT, 7:30pm