Ryan Peterson
York,PA
Summary
Pennsylvania State University School of Music graduate with 16 years of experience playing the French horn, extensive knowledge of the French horn's repertoire, collaborating with chamber ensembles, and having an entry level understanding of arts administration. Mr. Peterson studied the horn with Professor Lisa Bontrager from 2019-2021 and Dr. Sarah Schouten from 2022-2024.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Horn of PWMF Wind Symphony
Penn's Woods Wind Symphony
State College, PA
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Selected to perform in the first ever wind symphony featured in the annual Penn's Woods Music Festival held in State College, PA.
- This was a highly selective ensemble featuring mostly grad students, adult professionals, and music professors at the Penn State School of Music.
Interim 3rd Horn
Altoona Symphony Orchestra
Altoona, PA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Auditioned and won the position for Interim Third Horn for ASO's 95th season.
French Hornist
Pierre Monteux School
Hancock, ME
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed and studied 52 works by 40 famous composers.
- Performed from every part of each work with rotation cycles.
- Coordinated rehearsals and prepared music for chamber concert series.
Principal Horn
Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble
State College, Pennsylvania
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Held the position of Principal Horn for the premiere wind band at the Penn State School of Music.
- Gave section feedback and led sectionals when needed.
Principal Horn
Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra
State College, PA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Held the position of Principal Horn for the Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Gave section feedback and arranged sectionals when needed.
3rd Horn
Nittany Valley Symphony
State College, PA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Attended weekly rehearsals with professional musical preparation.
- Gained experience in transposing multiple keys.
French Hornist (Sub)
Altoona Brass Collective
Altoona, PA
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Substituted in the 2023 Saint Patrick's Day Performance and one rehearsal prior.
Arts and Administration Intern
Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra
State College, PA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Ushered 200-400 patrons per concert
- Developed librarian skills organizing music from past concerts and archiving articles
- Developed data entry skills through entry of patron spread sheet on excel
- Proof read executive director's newsletters and posters
Principal Horn
Wind Haven
Weston, VT
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Rehearsed and performed standard wind ensemble literature in a rigorous 6 day program.
- Received daily brass sectionals from the Principal Trumpet of the New York City Opera and brass pedagogue, Dr. Don Batchelder.
Education
Professional Performance Certificate - French Horn Performance
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Music - French Horn Performance
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2023
Skills
- Transposition
- Knowledge of alternate fingerings
- Team work and collaboration
- Score study
- Ensemble sensitivity
- Natural horn
Accomplishments
- 2024 Passed Prescreening and auditioned in person at the Curtis Institute of Music
- 2023 Accepted into the 2023 Pierre Monteux School Summer Music Festival
- 2023 Winner of the Spring 2023 Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra Concerto Competition
- 2022 Soloist in the Penn State 2022 edition of Mosaic
- 2022 Awarded William Forest Chamber Music Endowment
- 2022 Awarded Lyle C. Merriman Scholarship
- Fall 2022 High Brass Jury Recognition
- 2022 Participant in the International Horn Society Symposium 54 natural horn masterclass with Anneke Scott.
- Finalist in the 2021 West Shore Symphony Concerto Competition
- Spring 2021 High Brass Jury Recognition
- Fall 2020 High Brass Jury Recognition
- Spring 2020 High Brass Jury Recognition
- 2019 National Association For Music Education (NAFME) All-Eastern Band
- 2017 NAFME All-National Orchestra (Principal Horn)
Timeline
3rd Horn of PWMF Wind Symphony
Penn's Woods Wind Symphony
06.2024 - 06.2024
Interim 3rd Horn
Altoona Symphony Orchestra
08.2023 - 03.2024
French Hornist
Pierre Monteux School
05.2023 - 07.2023
French Hornist (Sub)
Altoona Brass Collective
03.2023 - 03.2023
Principal Horn
Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble
08.2022 - 05.2023
Principal Horn
Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra
08.2022 - 05.2023
3rd Horn
Nittany Valley Symphony
08.2022 - 04.2023
Arts and Administration Intern
Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra
01.2022 - 04.2022
Principal Horn
Wind Haven
06.2021 - 06.2021
Professional Performance Certificate - French Horn Performance
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Music - French Horn Performance
Pennsylvania State University
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