I am Ryan Brechmacher, a dedicated composer, pianist, and artist with over two decades of professional experience creating unique musical works and accompanying performers in various settings. Alongside my passion for music composition and performance, I am also an accomplished visual artist specializing in mixed media, including collage, painting, and photography. My experience spans teaching advanced music theory, leading choirs, and collaborating with diverse musicians to bring meaningful musical experiences to life. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple music and art projects, published compositions through established outlets, and contributed my artistic talents to gallery exhibitions. I thrive on helping clients meet their creative needs with timely, professional service, and I continuously seek new opportunities to expand my artistic expression and musical collaborations.

Ryan Brechmacher

I am Ryan Brechmacher, a dedicated composer, pianist, and artist with over two decades of professional experience creating unique musical works and accompanying performers in various settings. Alongside my passion for music composition and performance, I am also an accomplished visual artist specializing in mixed media, including collage, painting, and photography. My experience spans teaching advanced music theory, leading choirs, and collaborating with diverse musicians to bring meaningful musical experiences to life. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple music and art projects, published compositions through established outlets, and contributed my artistic talents to gallery exhibitions. I thrive on helping clients meet their creative needs with timely, professional service, and I continuously seek new opportunities to expand my artistic expression and musical collaborations.

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I am Ryan Brechmacher, a dedicated composer, pianist, and artist with over two decades of professional experience creating unique musical works and accompanying performers in various settings. Alongside my passion for music composition and performance, I am also an accomplished visual artist specializing in mixed media, including collage, painting, and photography. My experience spans teaching advanced music theory, leading choirs, and collaborating with diverse musicians to bring meaningful musical experiences to life.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple music and art projects, published compositions through established outlets, and contributed my artistic talents to gallery exhibitions. I thrive on helping clients meet their creative needs with timely, professional service, and I continuously seek new opportunities to expand my artistic expression and musical collaborations.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Faculty Accompanist at Princeton Day School
January 1, 2006 - Present
Accompany all rehearsals and concerts for Middle School and Upper School choirs. Accompany holiday programs and assemblies for Lower School music program. Lead sectionals for Upper School choirs and conduct rehearsals in the absence of the Choral Conductor. Assist with artistic assessment and repertoire selection, occasionally composing works for specific ensembles.
Accompanist at Princeton Girlchoir
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied all rehearsals and accompanied concerts for various choirs within the Princeton Girlchoir including the Concert Choir, Quarter Notes, and Ensemble. Accompanied yearly summer concert tours and other performances.
AP Music Theory Instructor at Princeton Day School
January 1, 2011 - Present
Designed curriculum and taught written, analytical, and aural musical skills to Upper School students. Prepared students for success in the AP Music Theory examination.
Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Write music for various ensembles and instrumentations and create custom commissioned pieces for singers, choirs, concert bands, and orchestral ensembles. Founder and owner of New Beat Publications, LLC, specializing in Choral and Piano repertoire. Award-winning composer with published works through multiple major publishers.
Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Create works of mixed media including paper collage, digital painting, pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Produce commissioned works and have artwork featured in various gallery and public showings.
Worship Leader/Pianist at Hope Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied hymns and worship songs at piano and led worship songs as a vocalist. Collaborated with pastors and musicians to create meaningful worship through music ministry during services.
Faculty Accompanist at Princeton Day School
January 1, 2006 - Present
Accompanied all rehearsals and concerts for Middle and Upper School choirs, including holiday programs for Lower School. Led sectionals, conducted rehearsals in the conductor's absence, assisted in artistic assessments, collaborated on repertoire selection, and occasionally composed works for ensembles.
Accompanist at Princeton Girlchoir
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied rehearsals and concerts for various ensembles including the Concert Choir and Quarter Notes. Supported yearly summer concert tours and aided in performances as needed.
AP Music Theory Instructor at Princeton Day School
January 1, 2011 - Present
Designed curriculum and taught written, analytical, and aural music skills to Upper School students. Prepared students for the AP Music Theory examination.
Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Composed music for various ensembles and instrumentations, created custom commissioned pieces for singers, choirs, concert bands, and orchestral ensembles. Founded and managed New Beat Publications, LLC specializing in choral and piano repertoire. Published works through multiple notable music publishers and won composition awards.
Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Created mixed media artworks using paper collage, pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Completed commissioned works and exhibited art in various galleries and public showings.
Worship Leader/Pianist at Hope Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied hymns and worship songs on piano, led worship vocally, and collaborated with pastors and musicians to create meaningful worship experiences.
Faculty Accompanist at Princeton Day School
January 1, 2006 - Present
Accompany all rehearsals and concerts for Middle and Upper School choirs, lead sectionals for Upper School choirs, conduct rehearsals in the absence of the choral conductor, assist with artistic assessments, help select appropriate repertoire for ensembles, and occasionally compose works for specific groups.
Accompanist at Princeton Girlchoir
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied all rehearsals and accompanied concerts for multiple ensembles including Concert Choir and Quarter Notes, supported yearly summer concert tours, and performed on request for various performances.
AP Music Theory Instructor at Princeton Day School
January 1, 2011 - Present
Designed curriculum and taught written, analytical, and aural musical skills to Upper School students, preparing them for the AP Music Theory examination.
Composer at Self-Employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Composed music for various ensembles and instrumentations on commission, published works, founded and owned New Beat Publications specializing in choral and piano repertoire, and won multiple composition awards.
Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1995 - Present
Created mixed media artworks including paper collage, pencil, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, accepted commissions, and exhibited works in galleries and public showings.
Worship Leader/Pianist at Hope Presbyterian Church
January 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Accompanied hymns and worship songs on the piano, led worship songs vocally, collaborated with pastors and musicians to create meaningful worship experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Summa Cum Laude at Rider University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Music at Rider University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Music at Rider University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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