Ryan Reeson

A Sarasota-based composer, conductor, and educator, Ryan brings a deep passion for creative collaboration and community-building.

Ryan’s music has been performed by many ensembles and choirs. He is the former Assistant Conductor of the Riverside Philharmonic and former Music Director of the Lancaster Community Orchestra, and he has guest conducted orchestras across the country. He graduated with honors from the University of Miami Frost School of Music with a degree in Music Composition, and he holds a Master’s degree in Orchestral Conducting from the Meadows School of the Arts in Dallas, Texas.

A dedicated teacher as well, Ryan taught music theory and songwriting at the California School of the Arts, where he also served as staff accompanist. A member of the Music Teachers’ Association of California, he built a private studio of 30 students that earned many awards.