pianist . composer . arranger
For information on commission pricing and/or consultation on new arrangements, please contact Ryan: ryan@ryanmarvel.com
COMPOSITION "Building on a River: Questor's Tale" (October 2007) An educational video made for the Tempe Center for the
I remember my first "real" song...the song was an ode for my 5th grade class. I still have the chicken scratch. Creating music is such a joy...and a rewarding challenge. My focus until recently was mainly solo piano composition. Starting in 2005, I began delving into the world of choral music and composing for SATB choirs. My eventual goal is to compose for feature film and documentary and publish some SATB compositions.
My first album, "Left Hand, Right Hand" (May 2005) features two original compositions. The new album "Possibilities" (July 2010) features all original solo piano compositions. Purchase both here.
ARRANGEMENTS
I started arranging early in my musical life, picking out melodies and wanting to color them with a different style. Playing by ear and hearing something in a different light has always been something that spoke to my inner musician.
Some original arrangements on solo piano can be found on my first album,"Left Hand, Right Hand". I am also working with a few clients arranging hymns, songs and choral compositions. I hope to publish some of these arrangements soon.
Below are some samples of various compositions and arrangements.
Arts. "Rainfall", an original piano piece from my "Left
Hand, Right Hand" album, is featured throughout the short
film. Producer: Dr. Mary Erickson
Click here to view the video
"Bring you home to me" (April 2004)
This CD is a wonderful combination of narration, poetry and music. Written from actual soldiers' letters from war, and read from a mother's perspective, this presentation of prose and song is awakening.
Producer and Composer: Igor Glenn
Arranger: Ryan Marvel
Vocals: Kellie Walker
Bring you home to me
"Round-Up 2001" (April 2003)
Ryan's first work on film. A documentary about the dying art of cattle driving in the high desert of Northern Arizona.
Producer: Laurie Fagen
Round Up -- Theme 1 
Round Up -- Theme 2
Round Up -- Theme 3 
Round Up -- Theme 4
"Come Let Us Sing" (January 2011) An upbeat and spirited tune, jazzy and rhythmic; a call to Benediction with anonymous text, giving honor to the four Written and submitted for "Waging Peace through Singing" Commissioned by anonymous donor associated with
CHORAL COMPOSITIONS:
all to come together and sing and make harmony within
community.
Premiered March 6, 2011, Foothills Unitarian Church.
Self-Published, May 2011.
SATB chorus, unaccompanied
Click here to Preview and Download Sheet Music
directions. Published May 2007.
SATB chorus, unaccompanied
project. Beautiful text by Betti Marvel,
aka "Mom". Published May 2007.
SATB chorus, unaccompanied
Valley Unitarian
Universalist Church for their new building dedication service.
Premiered April 2004, Valley Unitarian Universalist Church.
SATB chorus, brass and piano
- "Spiral of Sanctity" (November 2001)
Commissioned by VUUC to commemorate the installation
of Rev. Lone Jensen. Premiered November 2001, Valley
Unitarian Universalist Church.
SATB chorus, solo cello
Other compositions:
- "Cello Sonata No. 1" (May 2000)
Commissioned by Terry Sims for personal performance use.
Cello and piano (Recorded in May 2005 by Terry and Ryan)
Cello Sonata Sample -- First Movement
Cello Sonata Sample -- Third Movement
Samples of solo piano and orchestral music are available both in
audio and notated formats. If you are interested in commissioning a new piece, or would like a demo CD, drop me an e-mail:
