About Ryan...
Photo by Jennifer Amendolara.
Conductor Ryan Mullaney has made a name for himself in music circles throughout North America. A native of Western Maryland, Ryan currently resides in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley serving as Assistant Professor of Fine Arts (Music) at DeSales University where he serves as Director of Choral Studies and Co-Director of the Catholic Liturgical Music Scholars Program . He has previously served on the faculties of the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia, leading the UVA Chamber Singers and University Singers, and at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington where he led the renowned Whitworth Choir, Men’s Chorus, and taught a senior seminar in choral techniques.
Now in its ninth 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 for 2019-20 include appearances with Mountainside Baroque leading a program featuring festive music of J.S. Bach, including the Easter Oratorio (BWV 249) and Orchestral Suite No. 3 (BWV 1068) as well as the annual holiday choral showcase Gaudeamus, featuring the DeSales University choirs, highlighting the brand new Austin Organ (opus) of Connelly Chapel.
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 ninth 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 for 2019-20 include appearances with Mountainside Baroque leading a program featuring festive music of J.S. Bach, including the Easter Oratorio (BWV 249) and Orchestral Suite No. 3 (BWV 1068) as well as the annual holiday choral showcase Gaudeamus, featuring the DeSales University choirs, highlighting the brand new Austin Organ (opus) of Connelly Chapel.
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.
New Appointment at DeSales UniversityRyan has recently been appointed Assistant Professor of Fine Arts and Director of Choral Studies at DeSales University beginning in Fall 2019. In addition to leading the University Choirs, he'll teach courses in music history and will help oversee the new Catholic Liturgical Music Scholars program.
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2019-20 Events Calendar UpdatedRyan is on the move this summer, and his 2019-20 concert calendar is beginning to take shape. Check out the Schedule section of this page to learn about the programs he'll lead during the coming concert season, including a program of music by J.S. Bach to conclude the 2020 MBQ "Music in the Mountains" Festival.
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MBQ 2019-2020 Season AnnouncedMountainside Baroque has announced there 2019-20 Concert Season, "Two x 2: Music in Contrast." Each concert features a unique musical pairing featured in the the repertory chosen, combinations of voices and instruments, or interactions between parts. More information on the new season can be found here.
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Background photos courtesy of Kirk Hirota and Dorian Birkholz. Website copyright Ryan Mullaney, 2019.