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 About
In constant demand as an emerging young composer of ensemble
music, Ryan Fraley (b. 1973) has written innovative works
for symphonic and jazz ensembles of all types. His compositions
are published by The
FJH Music Company, and have been performed world-wide
by both professional and student groups. Fraley is a frequent
recipient of ASCAP standard awards for concert performances.
Involved in all aspects of music publishing, Ryan serves
as a composer, arranger, music engraver, and web site administrator
for The FJH Music Company. He is also working with vocalist
Jon Anderson,
from the band Yes, as an orchestrator and arranger on Anderson's
many solo projects.
Along with composer and percussionist Ralph Johnson, and
vocalist Lydia McAdams, Ryan is the co-founder of Wave
Mechanics Union, a large-scale, studio jazz orchestra..
In 2008, WMU released the CD Second
Season: Progressive and Classic Rock as Jazz. The CD has
enjoyed great reviews and radio plays world-wide.
Ryan has taught courses in composition, arranging, computer
music engraving, and music performance at high school and
college levels. Frequently invited to serve in educational
settings, Fraley is often found as an adjudicator, guest composer,
or guest lecturer. He was also an integral part of the development
and support team for the Yamaha Corporation of America's innovative
Music In Education program, a technology-driven general
music classroom in use at more than 2,000 schools around the
world.
He lives in Indianapolis with his wife Abigail and daughter
Cecilia.
Musical Studies:
•Master of Music, Music Composition:
State University of New York, Potsdam, NY
•Bachelor of Music, Music Theory
and Composition: Ball State University. Muncie,
IN
•Composition Studies with:
Elliot Del Borgo, David Dzubay, David Foley, Arthur Frakenpohl,
David Heinick, Jody Nagel, Cleve Scott, Greg Steinke, and
Robert Washburn.
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