Selected Student Composer Profiles

 

Ryan Keebaugh (DMA, 2nd year) is currently pursuing the DMA degree in Composition at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.  Prior to his doctoral work, he studied composition with John Hilliard at James Madison University, William Averitt and Jena Root at Shenandoah Conservatory, and Libby Larson at the Interlochen Arts Academy.  Ryan earned a BA in music from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater VA in 2002 and a MM in composition from Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester VA in 2004.  His creative endeavors span a wide variety performance media, from arrangements for high school marching bands to works for solo instrumentalists, dance companies, and high school and university ensembles.  Ryan has received commissions from the Nottoway High School Wind Ensemble, South Pointe High School Wind Ensemble, Bridgewater College Brass Quintet and Trombone Quartet, and the Lawrence Conservatory Wind Ensemble.  In addition, Ryan recently co–founded the Farbenmusik and Sound Innovation Publishing Company.