Ryan Pearson, Assistant Professor
Percussion
Percussion Ensemble
Contact Information
Email rspearson@fhsu.edu
Phone (785) 628-5328
Office Malloy 233
Dr. Ryan Pearson is a percussionist and educator dedicated to the exploration and creation of exciting, diverse, and artistic percussion music.
A prolific performer, Ryan has played throughout the continental United States and Europe, including tours through Florence, Rome, London, and Amsterdam. As a Heartland Marimba Artist, he has toured throughout the U.S. performing numerous world premieres, collaborating with a diverse group of composers, and advancing the classical marimba art form. He was also a member of the International Marimba Orchestra for their tour in 2021.
Ryan is a passionate collaborator, working directly with composers such as Jenni Brandon, Cassie Wieland, and Andrew Rodriguez. He performs regularly with the Hays Symphony, the Ad Astra Music Festival, and is a former member of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony and Sinfonia da Camera.
Currently, Ryan is Assistant Professor of Percussion and Assistant Director of Bands at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. He teaches private lessons and directs the Percussion Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, and Tiger Marching Band Drumline. Ryan is a proud Marimba One and JG Percussion Artist.