Ryan Earl
Professional Trombonist
(815) 901-7949 · ryanearltrombone@gmail.com
Download Full Resume (PDF)Jazz & Big Band Performance
- 2021–Present
Jack Farina Big Band
2nd (Solo) Trombone
- 2018–Present
Joel Baer Big Band
3rd Trombone / Alternate Lead
- 2016–2020
Highland Community College Jazz Band
Lead Trombone
Wind Ensembles & Concert Bands
- 2019–Present
Pegasus Wind Symphony
Principal Trombone
- 2023–Present
Rockford Wind Ensemble
2nd Trombone (Substitute)
- 2021–Present
Freeport Concert Band
2nd (Solo) Trombone
Musical Theatre & Stage Productions
- 2022–2025
Highland Community College
Pit Orchestra Trombone · Cinderella (June 2025), Beautiful (2024), Matilda (2023), Working (2022)
Special Appearances & Unique Projects
- 2025
Freeport High School
Feature Soloist
- 2018–2019, 2025
Midway Village Silent Movie Orchestra
Trombone 2
- 2010–Present
Roscoe United Methodist Church
Volunteer Musician
Education
- 2012–2014
Roosevelt University / Chicago College of Performing Arts
Trombone Performance (Studio of Jay Friedman)
Private Study
Jay Friedman, Kirk Lundbeck, Reed Capshaw, Kirby Fellis