Ryan Youens BMus (hons) MMus, freelance composer, copyist, arranger and orchestrator.

 

As a composer, Ryan's music has been performed throughout New Zealand and internationally, and has been workshopped by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on four occasions. As a copyist Ryan is well regarded, working for leading ensembles, composers and music organisations. As an arranger, his work for concerts, films and publishing have also been very well regarded.

 

Ryan is trained and experienced, holding both Bachelor of Music (first class honours) and Master of Music degrees (studying with Anthony Ritchie, Jack Body, John Psathas, Michael Norris and Lyell Cresswell), as well as several years of professional work in the industry.

 

Ryan also works as a conductor of four Auckland school-based orchestras and has worked with the Auckland Wind Orchestra, Dunedin Youth Orchestra, Marama Chamber Orchestra, Counterpoint Ladies Choir, North Shore Junior and Youth Orchestras, and at the Opononi Music Summer School. His work as a teacher has seen him tutor at the New Zealand School of Music, Otago University, the Auckland University Academy of Music as well as regular private and school-based teaching. As a violist primarily, Ryan has performed with numerous ensembles including the St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra, Auckland Symphony Orchestra, NZ Korean Philharmonic Orchestra, New Zealand Secondary Schools Symphony Orchestra, University of Auckland Orchestra and the Waiheke Piano Trio. This diversity brings a wealth of invaluable knowledge, understanding and 'real' experience to all of his work.

 

Ryan is influenced both by the greats, including Beethoven, Ravel, Stravinsky, Shostakovish and Ligeti, as well as current film and contemporary composers including John Psathas, Ennio Morricone, Howard Shore, Harry Gregson-Williams, Tan Dun and Thomas Newman. Ryan endeavours to create music with infectious energy and identity, that is innovative and respected and that is enjoyed by players and audiences alike.

 

Ryan has received several awards including: 2006 NZSO/TODD Young Composer Awards - Commendation for Unspoken Monologue, 2005 Charles Begg Prize in Music, Otago University (fourth year honours, overall excellence), 2005 Runner-up in the Lilburn Trust Prize in Music, Otago University (composition excellence), 2003 J W M Speirs Memorial Prize in Choral Conducting, Otago University, 2003 NZSSC Choral Writing Competition for Silken Night - Commendation.

 

See Ryan's work credits, listen to his music or visit his catalogue of works.

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