Michael Ryan, baritone, is currently instructor of voice at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  He also maintains a private vocal studio, as well as an active solo career.  Mr. Ryan was vocal soloist for The United States Army Band and Chorus from 1964 until 1970, at which time he became vocal soloist and concert moderator for The President’s Own, The United States Marine Band.  As such, he emceed virtually all of the band’s public concerts, and has been featured in concerts throughout the United States, Great Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the former Soviet Union.  He has performed at the White House for Presidents Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton.  He was also the featured soloist for President Ronald Reagan’s first inauguration.

In addition to the Marine Band, Mr. Ryan is an active soloist, and has appeared with such groups as The Royal Netherlands Marine Band, The British Royal Marine Band, Harmonie St. Michael Thorn, and Koninklijke Zandveraniging Venlona.  Locally he has performed with The National Symphony Orchestra, the Arlington Metropolitan Chorus, the McLean Choral Society, the George Mason Chorale, the New Dominion Chorale, the Southern Maryland Choral Society, and the Annapolis Chorale.  He is also the principal soloist with The Alfalfa Club, The Gridiron Club, and The Military Order of the Carabao.

Mr. Ryan has served as music director for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, the Protestant Music Program of Andrews Air Force Base, Mayo United Methodist Church, and St. James’ Episcopal Parish.  He has performed as cantor at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church and assisted the cantor at B’nai Israel Congregation.