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MSM junior and SE Shires Co. Rising Artist, Ryan Parichuk is a classical trombone major originally from Budd Lake, New Jersey. At MSM, his primary teacher is George Curran of the New York Philharmonic, and his trombone quartet is coached by Demian Austin, Principal Trombone of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
Ryan: Opera in Concert is a beautiful display of French music from Lili Boulanger’s D’un matin de printemps and Georges Bizet’s Carmen broken up by Samuel Barber’s Symphony No. 1. There will be two performances of this concert on February 25 and 26 with Carmen having two different casts! Not only is this concert a great listening experience, but it is also a great experience for the musicians who have the opportunity to play in an opera setting with the vocalists.
Ryan: People should attend Opera in Concert because of the many different styles of music that will be performed. There is an immense amount of variation in musical style between the three composers that will always keep you engaged. The most important reason people should attend this concert is to listen to the best of Bizet’s Carmen! You’ll be surprised how much music from this opera you have heard over the course of your life.
Ryan: My favorite piece in this concert is Samuel Barber’s Symphony No. 1 because of the amazing brass writing and the up-tempo passages. There are many moments for the low brass, trumpets, and horns that are incredibly enjoyable to listen to. This is also the piece that I play the most in!
Ryan: I decided to attend MSM because of the opportunity to work with so many professional musicians in New York City. The fact that I have the opportunity to work and build relationships with many members of the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra still blows my mind. I also love NYC because of the fact that you will never get bored. There is always something to do or see in the city.
Being surrounded by an abundance of people who are all collectively improving their craft has motivated me as well as helped me become a better musician. Ryan Parichuk (BM ’27, Classical Trombone)
Being surrounded by an abundance of people who are all collectively improving their craft has motivated me as well as helped me become a better musician.
Ryan Parichuk (BM ’27, Classical Trombone)
Ryan: The best advice that I can provide trombonists auditioning for MSM is to not overplay the night before, and especially not in your warmup right before your audition! Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day leading up to your audition, and most importantly the day of—your face will thank you! Another thing is to not worry about what the panel is thinking before you enter the room. I can say from experience that your audition will be a very welcoming environment. The professors in the room are all amazing people, and they always enjoy listening to everyone’s audition.
Ryan: The most significant moment that has inspired me in my musical journey was realizing that I was in a place where so many other people are just as dedicated to music as I am. Being surrounded by an abundance of people who are collectively improving their craft has motivated me and helped me become a better musician. Not only have others inspired me, but I was also inspired when I discovered that I was truly improving at bass trombone and as a section mate in orchestra.
Ryan: Enlightening, Powerful, Fun
Ryan (2nd from right) and his trombone studio with their teacher, George Curran
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