About Ryan...
Photo by Jennifer Amendolara.
Conductor Ryan Mullaney has made a name for himself in music circles across the country. A native of Western Maryland, Ryan currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia serving as a Lecturer in Music and Interim Choral Director in the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia (Spring, 2019). Previously he has served on the faculty of Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, as Lecturer in Choral Music, leading the renowned Whitworth Choir, Men’s Chorus, and teaching a senior seminar in choral techniques.
Now in its eight season, Mullaney is co-founder and artistic co-director of Mountainside Baroque, an early music collective based in Western Maryland focusing on historically informed performances of music before 1800. In his immediate past position as Graduate Teaching Associate at the University of Washington, Mullaney served as associate conductor of the UW Chamber Singers as well as leading the Campus Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra, Men's Glee Club, and the World Voices Ensemble. Additionally, he served in the Music History Department where he taught courses in music history and music in culture. In addition to his University duties, he served as Chief Conductor of the Mercer Island Baroque Orchestra for their 2017-18 season.
Before his departure to the West Coast, Mullaney spent four years as Director of Liturgical Music at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Parish in Cumberland, MD, supervising a staff of eight part-time musicians, 50 volunteers, and musical worship at five churches. Prior to this post in Cumberland, Ryan enjoyed a five-year tenure on the music staff at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, MD, serving as an assistant choirmaster, cantor, and section leader in the Cathedral Choir. As a graduate conductor in The Boyer College of Music at Temple University, he was named Elaine Brown Scholar in Choral Music. In addition to leading all choral ensembles over a two-year period, Mullaney maintained a professional singing career with the renowned choir of St. Clement’s Church.
Recent engagements have included guest appearances leading Seattle-based Queen City Musicians in performances of Handel’s Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day and serving as chorus master and assistant conductor in Pacific MusicWorks’ production of Magic Flute, for Grammy award winning music director Stephen Stubbs. Upcoming performances include appearances with Mountainside Baroque leading a program featuring Old and New world polyphony of Iberian, Mexican, and South American master composers, a program of dramatic music by teachers and family members of J.S. Bach, and concerts in Charlottesville with the UVA Choirs.
Mullaney is active from coast to coast, from his regular work as ensemble coach and adjudicator with choirs in the Seattle Public School District (WA) to his work as clinician with the Hanover (MA) Public School System . He has served on the board of the Allegany Arts Council, Queen City Performing Arts Development and the Liturgical Music Commission for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Ryan holds the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington, a Master of Music Degree in Choral/Orchestral Conducting from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance from Towson University in Maryland.
Now in its eight season, Mullaney is co-founder and artistic co-director of Mountainside Baroque, an early music collective based in Western Maryland focusing on historically informed performances of music before 1800. In his immediate past position as Graduate Teaching Associate at the University of Washington, Mullaney served as associate conductor of the UW Chamber Singers as well as leading the Campus Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra, Men's Glee Club, and the World Voices Ensemble. Additionally, he served in the Music History Department where he taught courses in music history and music in culture. In addition to his University duties, he served as Chief Conductor of the Mercer Island Baroque Orchestra for their 2017-18 season.
Before his departure to the West Coast, Mullaney spent four years as Director of Liturgical Music at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Parish in Cumberland, MD, supervising a staff of eight part-time musicians, 50 volunteers, and musical worship at five churches. Prior to this post in Cumberland, Ryan enjoyed a five-year tenure on the music staff at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, MD, serving as an assistant choirmaster, cantor, and section leader in the Cathedral Choir. As a graduate conductor in The Boyer College of Music at Temple University, he was named Elaine Brown Scholar in Choral Music. In addition to leading all choral ensembles over a two-year period, Mullaney maintained a professional singing career with the renowned choir of St. Clement’s Church.
Recent engagements have included guest appearances leading Seattle-based Queen City Musicians in performances of Handel’s Ode for Saint Cecilia’s Day and serving as chorus master and assistant conductor in Pacific MusicWorks’ production of Magic Flute, for Grammy award winning music director Stephen Stubbs. Upcoming performances include appearances with Mountainside Baroque leading a program featuring Old and New world polyphony of Iberian, Mexican, and South American master composers, a program of dramatic music by teachers and family members of J.S. Bach, and concerts in Charlottesville with the UVA Choirs.
Mullaney is active from coast to coast, from his regular work as ensemble coach and adjudicator with choirs in the Seattle Public School District (WA) to his work as clinician with the Hanover (MA) Public School System . He has served on the board of the Allegany Arts Council, Queen City Performing Arts Development and the Liturgical Music Commission for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Ryan holds the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington, a Master of Music Degree in Choral/Orchestral Conducting from Temple University, and a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance from Towson University in Maryland.
Upcoming Performances at UVARyan will lead the University Singers, UVA's flagship choral ensemble, in a program entitled "The Journey of a Lifetime" on Friday, April 5. Featured are works of Johannes Brahms, Giacomo Carissimi, Eric Whitacre, and Professor Emeritus Judith Shatin. Details and ticket information here.
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New materials in "Media" sectionThe media section of the site has been updated with several of Ryan's most recent performances. Enjoy excerpts from Mendelssohn's oratorio Christus, Gabriel Jackson's sumptuous "To Morning," and one from the vault - the final chorus from Ode for Saint Cecilia's Day with Queen City Musicians.
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MBQ Academy FacultyRyan will return as a faculty member at the 4th annual Mountainside Baroque Summer Academy this June in Cumberland, MD. He will serve as vocal ensemble coach and teach voice lessons alongside other renowned academy faculty members. Registration information found here.
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Background photos by Dorian McCartney. Website copyright Ryan Mullaney, 2016.