Ryan Anthony

Ryan Anthony started his relationship with the Dallas Symphony in 2004 as guest principal trumpet and later served as interim principal trumpet in 2006. Starting in 2008-2009, Anthony began his tenure as principal trumpet of the DSO. Other orchestras with which Anthony has performed include the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Indianapolis Symphony. He has received national acclaim for his varied career, most notably his contribution as a member of Canadian Brass (2000-2004), assistant professor of trumpet at Oberlin College Conservatory of Music (1998-2000) and studio musician (1995-1998). As a recipient of numerous national and solo awards, Anthony continues an active schedule as both classical and pops soloist with orchestras around the country and in recitals with organist Gary Beard. Anthony grew up in San Diego, California, and received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in music from the Cleveland Institute of Music and was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001.