Virtuoso trumpeter Ryan Anthony, best known for his performing role in Canadian Brass, steps into the spotlight this season with solo engagements and guest appearances. Having recently departed the world-renowned brass ensemble, Anthony is quickly becoming one of the most sought after trumpet players in America.

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From being selected as a 1987 Presidential Scholar to winning both the John P. Paynter and Bank of America National Achievement Awards to his inclusion in Who's Who in America, Ryan Anthony's career has developed from that of teen phenom to an artist at the forefront of today's classical crossover market. Only 16 years old when he won the highly publicized Seventeen Magazine/General Motors Concerto Competition - the second ever to win the Grand Prize after Joshua Bell - Anthony continues to win over audiences and critics with his charismatic performances and artistic finesse.

Anthony's versatility is evident in his numerous recording projects for television, radio, and motion pictures. In 1998, Ryan Anthony's solo in "Farewell" was heard nightly as NBC's "Must See TV" theme. His studio recordings have been aired on ABC, CBS, FOX, TBS, WGN, TNT, and HBO television. His commercial recordings also include those for Disney, Hollywood, Paramount, Touchstone, and Columbia Motion Pictures. With various brass ensembles, his recordings on the Chandos, Dorian, d'Note, and New World labels enjoy continuous air play. He has also premiered two compositions which were written for and dedicated to him by leading 21st century composer Donald Erb. Anthony's most current project is the development of a new trumpet concerto with renowned composer and fellow Memphian, Stanley Friedman.

Together with organist Gary Beard, Ryan has recently recorded his new solo CD. This recording features a wide range of music from Albinoni's Adagio, to Amazing Grace; Bizet's Carmen to La Virgen de la Macarena. Listen to some fabulous excerpts here >>

Among his appearances as an orchestral performer are those with the Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Israel Philharmonic, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and O.F.U.N.A.M. Sinfonia (Mexico City). As a guest artist or featured soloist with Canadian Brass, Anthony has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra (Brass), New York Philharmonic (Brass), Minnesota Orchestra, National Repertory Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Rotterdam Philharmonic, and the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Buffalo, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Memphis, Milwaukee, Montreal, Phoenix, Seattle, and St. Louis, among many others.

A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, Ryan Anthony received the school's Alumni Achievement Award in 2001. He was Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Oberlin just prior to joining the Canadian Brass in 2000. Since then, he has also served as an artist/clinician with Yamaha instruments. A devoted educator, Anthony has held residency positions with the University of Memphis, University of Toronto, and Music Academy of the West. His master classes have spanned the globe to include leading conservatories in Europe, Asia, and North America. He has edited and recorded published works for Hal Leonard.

"Whether performing with Canadian Brass or pursuing his own solo career, Ryan Anthony is one of the finest young trumpet players of this time, combining beauty of tone and dazzling technique with a strong sense of entertainment."    Phil Smith, Principal Trumpet, New York Philharmonic

"Ryan Anthony is one of the most talented trumpeters that I have ever had the pleasure of hearing. I have always been struck by the special musical character and soloistic flair he consistently displays in his playing."    Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra

"Ryan Anthony is one of our finest young trumpet artists. No matter the genre, he is heart and soul into every note of music he plays, and I do mean music!"    Marvin Stamm, International Jazz Trumpet Soloist