Bio
Ryan McGeorge is a versatile musician based in Nashville, TN, USA, and a former member of “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band in Washington, DC. During his service with the Marine Band, Ryan showcased diverse musical skills in multiple configurations, including chamber ensembles and solo performances, exhibiting a wide variety of musical genres. Among these configurations, he introduced Jazz Euphonium to the White House, where he performed for countless international dignitaries and celebrities.
Over the years, Ryan has participated in several International Tuba/Euphonium Conferences as a guest artist and clinician, including the U.S. Army Band International Tuba/Euphonium Workshop, where he has been showcased on numerous occasions for his contributions as a jazz artist and clinician, including various chamber recitals and featured solo performances with the U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble. Moreover, he has been featured at numerous ITEA conferences, as well as the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival, as a member of the U.S. Marine Band Tuba/Euphonium Quartet. Ryan contributed heavily to this group as an arranger and composer, resulting in two acclaimed albums under the civilian alias “Off Bass Brass.” Their sophomore release, Tubacus Galacticus, achieved widespread recognition, earning the prestigious Roger Bobo Award for Excellence in Recording in the Jazz and Commercial category.
Beyond his military service, Ryan is known for creative musical endeavors through unique collaborations and solo projects. Most notably, as headliner of the jazz fusion band Euphonasia, Ryan pushes the boundaries of traditional euphonium performance by incorporating electronic effects pedals to craft expanded timbral colors that highlight his improvisational skills. Their debut album, Dark Blue Hair, showcases his mastery of these techniques, featuring original compositions and arrangements with notable depth and complexity. Ryan thrives on taking the Euphonium into unexpected scenarios, challenging traditional perceptions and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. It is through this approach that he achieved a milestone as the first instrumentalist to perform the National Anthem at Washington, DC’s Nationals Park.
Before joining the Marine Band, Ryan held a position as Euphonium Soloist with the Broadway show Blast! on their first U.S. tour. His time with the production coincided with its illustrious run, earning both Tony and Emmy Awards for its groundbreaking contributions to the performing arts.
An alumnus of the University of North Texas, Ryan honed his craft studying with Dr. Brian L. Bowman, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Euphonium Performance. While still in school, his work was recognized internationally when he placed first in the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Competition.
Currently, Ryan is an active freelance performer and teacher in Nashville and is anticipating the release of his debut solo album, Kuranes, a jazz fusion recording of original compositions and arrangements for Euphonium and rhythm section, set for release in 2026. He remains devoted to exploring new frontiers of performance, integrating electronic effects into his musical palette and continuing to expand the expressive possibilities of the euphonium.