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Regan Ryzuk

Regan Ryzuk is an American composer and pianist. Ryzuk studied with Robert Helps at Manhattan School of Music as well as attended The Juilliard School. Ryzuk's classical music studies then led into jazz studies with Jaki Byard and Sir Roland Hanna. At Juilliard, he studied music theory and composition.

Ryzuk began touring with various ballet companies

Awards

2009 Perry Award Winner-Outstanding Musical Direction-Vaudeville-Enchanted Players 2007 Perry Award Nominee-Outstanding Musical Direction-Blood Brothers-Chester Theatre Group 2006 Perry Award Nominee- Outstanding Musical Direction- Rapunzel - Enchanted Players 2005 Perry Award Winner - Outstanding Production of an Original Musical - Joe's Bar - Onofrio Productions 2005 Perry Award Nominee- Outstanding Musical Direction- Joe's Bar - Onofrio Productions 1980 Kean College Jazz Composition and Performance Award Winner


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"I first became aware of Regan Ryzuk's prodigious talent in New York, back in the 80's, when we were neighbors and played for each other in our respective studios. Since then he has created a vast treasury of musical compositions...His music is modern, but I hear romantic underpinnings. It is intricately conceived but accessible, and his output is staggering. I view Regan Ryzuk as a highly gifted composer." -Dick Hyman

"Regan Ryzuk is a remarkable musician...If you have not heard Regan Ryzuk, prepare yourself for a treat." -Judd Woldin

"Original insights that show Ryzuk as a genuine composer." -Louis Gordon

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