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In the movie: Variations of Deck the Hall by Ryan O'Connell
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Ryan O'Connell

Hailing from Bethlehem, PA, Ryan was destined to be a musician. Growing up in a musical household- his father is a band director/jazz pianist and his mother a professional classical pianist- he got his start in music from the very beginning. It was inevitable that Ryan would start playing the piano at an early age, which he did at four, and by the age of seven he began playing the Horn which would inspire and shape his musical career for the rest of his life.

At ten, he started a career as a professional actor, touring with the national Broadway touring company for the show Ragtime. Following a few commercial appearances and other stage shows, in 2001 Ryan decided to go back to school and return to normal school studies, although he continued to act and perform music. In fact, his music studies continued to accelerate, leading him to perform in many exemplary ensembles including the Honor Band of America in which he held the principal horn position in 2006.

Currently, Ryan is in demand as a performer on the Horn, piano, and voice, and also as a music director and conductor. He has held top positions in the music ensembles at Indiana University, where he is currently pursuing a degree in Horn Performance with Jeff Nelsen of the Canadian Brass. In addition, he continues to work in musical theater as a musical director, vocal coach, and accompanist.