Bio

Ryan Charles Ramer
Classical Composer

I am a classical music composer and producer living and working in Cleveland, Ohio. My composition style is approachable to audiences new to this genre, focusing on music that sounds refined and expressive versus experimental and bizarre. I write for traditional ensembles and utilize standard notation.

I have produced concerts of my work for the past decade, providing competitive pay for local musicians. I form ensembles for each piece myself, ranging from duets to over a dozen players per concert. I have also worked with established ensembles, such as string quartets, piano trios, piano quintets, vocal choirs, opera troupes, flute choirs, and more.

I have had my work performed by several local organizations including the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society, the Greater Cleveland Flute Society, Cleveland Opera Theater, ContempOpera Cleveland, the Music Settlement, and the Cleveland Composers’ Guild, among others.