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Anthony & Beard
trumpet & organ
"A concert to remember...it was pretty amazing. The audience raved and gave the duo two standing ovations." (Barrie Observer, Canada)
Heavenly sounds...The two musicians gave one heck of a performance...the duo has great onstage chemistry...fluidity and finesse." (The Memphis Appeal)
"The fiery trumpet of Ryan Anthony...a triumph of both musicianship and imagination." (The Spokesman, Spokane)
"Anthony's got the technique and showmanship to get beyond the notes."
(Commercial Appeal, Memphis)
"There must be other trumpeters in this world as fine as Ryan Anthony, but you'd never think so while listening to him play." (Fanfare)
Ryan Anthony has been dazzling audiences around the globe for well over 15 years, and is known to millions from his work with the legendary Canadian Brass. After receiving wide acclaim for his unique combination of charisma, music and wit, he is quickly becoming one of America's most in demand solo trumpet players. Ryan began his career at the tender age of 16 by becoming the second Grand Prize Winner of the Seventeen Magazine/General Motors Concerto Competition. That success was followed by performing as featured soloist at the Kennedy Center and with the Cleveland Orchestra and Detroit Symphony. Since that time, he hasn't slowed down for a minute, traveling the world performing both classical music and crossover jazz.
He is a graduate and distinguished alumnus of the Cleveland Institute of Music (B.M. and M.M.), He held the prestigious position of Professor of Trumpet with the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music before leaving to join Canadian Brass. Canadian Brass continued to be the headliner act for Symphony Pop Concert Series all over the country under the musical leadership of Ryan. He has been seen on stage as part of the Indianapolis, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Memphis, Phoenix, St. Louis, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, National, Baltimore and Seattle Symphony Pops Concert Series to name just a few. Ryan Anthony is the Principal Trumpet player of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and continues to perform occasional concerts with Canadian Brass.
Gary Beard is conductor of The Lindenwood Chancel Choir and The Gary Beard Chorale, but is also in demand as an organist. He began his study as a prodigy, making his professional debut at age eleven! His teachers have included such notables as Thomas H. Webber, Jr. and Pierre Cochereau at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.
He made his New York debut at Town Hall in 1976, and gained early experience as accompanist for Metropolitan Opera soprano Nancy Tatum and mezzo soprano Mignon Dunn, among others. He has appeared as soloist with The Arkansas Symphony, The Memphis Symphony, The Denver Symphony and The Florida Philharmonic under such conductors as C. William Harwood, Robert Shaw, Thomas Schippers and Kurt Klippstaeter. He has also appeared on the great organ of The Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, and Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris.
He is Minister of Music/Artist-in-Residence at Lindenwood Christian Church in Memphis, where he has developed a nationally acclaimed music program. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC, and for standing room audiences in Vienna, Salzburg and Melk, Austria. He has recorded sixteen albums, including "Sing We Now of Christmas", a best selling holiday recording of the Lindenwood Choral and Instrumental Ensembles. "Give My Regards--The Gary Beard Chorale Sings Broadway and More!" and "Sacred Gems."
"Wowed our audience with their musicianship, artistry, and showmanship! The duo's musicality and charm shone brightly throughout the innovative program. The audience finally allowed Ryan and Gary to leave the stage after three encores." (Frode Gundersen, presenter, Tyler TX)
"Thrilled our audience with their musical mastery. the audience was moved again and again by the excellence in musical art and their consummate professionalism." (James Steven Harter, presenter, Colorado Springs CO)
"Keyboard virtuosity...his musicianship transcends mere technical competence." (The Alexandria Daily)
"The concert was truly fabulous in all senses of the word. Our audience loved them ('best program ever!')."
(Don Horisberger, Lake Forest IL, presenter)
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