Ryan Marvel

Fort Collins, CO

Ryan Marvel is a native of Colorado, growing up in Durango where he studied with the late Patricia Weaver. With a classical background, Ryan began to explore composition and arranging at a young age. In 2005, he released his first solo album, “Left Hand, Right Hand”, a collection of Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Brahms and Gershwin. The album also features original arrangements, including “Summertime” and “Simple Gifts”, and two original works for piano, including the very evocative “Rainfall”. In July 2010 he followed with a record of all original material, “Possibilities”. A “musical journey of personal reflection”, the album has been featured on NPR and local radio stations across the Front Range.

Currently, Ryan serves as Director of Music and Choirs at Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, CO. Since moving to the area in 2005, he has performed around the Front Range as a pianist, including as a featured soloist with the Front Range Chamber Players. Ryan works as an independent arranger and composer and also maintains a full private piano studio. Current projects include arranging and composing for SATB choir and collaborating with songwriters for studio sessions. In his spare time, he loves to be outdoors hiking, biking, skiing and camping. Passions include family, wolves, nature, really good coffee and sleeping until 11:00. Ryan’s true love is daughter Elena Rose, affectionately called “Lanie”.