Ben Ryer

W.T. Woodson High School

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Board Game Club

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: New Sound Collective, GMU Wind Symphony, Society of Composers Inc. While attending George Mason University, I was active as a composer, performer, and teacher. I performed with and composed for the modern ensemble New Sound Collective (formerly Mason Modern Music Ensemble) and the Wind Symphony, and was involved in collaborative work with the Dance department. As a composer, I wrote for numerous recitals, participated in a collaborative film scoring project, and was regularly involved with the biannual Composer's Week Recital.

University of Mary Washington

Activities and Societies: Mu Phi Epsilon Music Honor Society UMW Philharmonic UMW Concert Band UMW Jazz Ensemble While attending the University of Mary Washington, I spent time performing in several ensembles within the Music department, including the Concert Band, Mary Washington Philharmonic, and Jazz Ensemble. Through the Phi Psi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, I worked as a music theory tutor for new students and was involved in honor society recitals. In addition to my work in the Music department, I also studied Computer Science, learning to program in Java and C++ and working with the Allegro… Show more While attending the University of Mary Washington, I spent time performing in several ensembles within the Music department, including the Concert Band, Mary Washington Philharmonic, and Jazz Ensemble. Through the Phi Psi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, I worked as a music theory tutor for new students and was involved in honor society recitals. In addition to my work in the Music department, I also studied Computer Science, learning to program in Java and C++ and working with the Allegro application in a game design course. In my free time, I was a member of the Fencing Club, where I fenced foil. Show less

George Mason University

Activities and Societies: Mason Modern Music Ensemble (M3E), GMU Wind Symphony, Society of Composers Inc.

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