Company Manager & Music

Ryan is an active musician, vocalist, and collaborative arts producer. Trained as a classical musician at Ohio State University, he is a descendant of the Max Aronoff line of violists through studies with Marcia Ferritto and studied chamber music with the Cavani String Quartet. Ryan has played in Principal positions under numerous notable conductors and composers and shared the stage with various artists including Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, Barry Manilow, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra in addition to making a Carnegie Hall debut in 2023. He has been seen and heard on SigPro stages in over 450 performances and served as Assistant Music Director, Cover Conductor, or Music Supervisor for 9 to 5, Assassins, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Pippin, ILYYPNC, and Next to Normal. Ryan is Artistic Director of an annual summer concert series in conjunction with the Chicago Park District. As well, he produces A Quiet Christmas each year in The Villages with friend and colleague Angie Rose. Many thanks to his work family at SigPro for their amazing and diverse talents, and to Ben for his support of my crazy career in the arts! www.aquietchristmas.org | @loeckelmusik