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Featured Member Ryan Woodhouse - Saxophonist

Ryan Woodhouse - Saxophonist

5.0 
(3 reviews)
  • Springfield, MO
  • Jazz Band
  • Travels up to 300 miles
  • Contact for rates
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Overview

Ryan Woodhouse is a jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger in Springfield, Missouri. He is available to perform for all kinds of parties and events. Playing a mix of jazz standards, bebop, blues, bossa nova, originals, holiday, and popular music, he can perform solo or with a band.

3 Reviews

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Lori J. • August 8, 2020

Very easy to work with did a wonderful job

Hired as:
1920s Era Entertainment
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Justin B. • December 16, 2019

They did a great job entertaining the guest at the Christmas party.

Hired as:
Holiday Entertainment
Ryan Woodhouse - Saxophonist

Response from Ryan Woodhouse - Saxophonist:

Thanks, Justin. We had a great time playing!

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Laurie S. • December 8, 2017

We needed nice background music for our event. This was exactly what we wanted! GREAT music, perfect volume, focused professionals. Upbeat. Mixture of holiday tunes and other. Worth every dime.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
Ryan Woodhouse - Saxophonist

Response from Ryan Woodhouse - Saxophonist:

Thanks, Laurie! Dan and I had a wonderful time playing for your event!

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Booking Info

Price Range: Contact for rates

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What to Expect

Most performances involve saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums, but this can vary depending on budget.

About

Ryan Woodhouse is a versatile musician based in Springfield, Missouri. He has played saxophone for over 20 years and has performed with the FourFront Quartet, the Silver Hammer Band, the Jazz Brewery, the New Vintage Big Band, the Jazzhaus Big Band, and several rock bands.

He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from the University of Kansas, and earned a Bachelor and Master of Music in Composition from Missouri State University. His teachers include James Barnes, Forrest Pierce, Kyp Haaheim, John Prescott, Michael F. Murray, and William Campbell.

As a member of the Missouri State Jazz Band he performed with Clarke Terry, Bill Watrous, and Frank Stallone. His saxophone teachers include Randy Hamm and Josh Sclar.

Ryan’s works have been performed throughout the United States and Europe, and his original compositions are published by JPM and Potenza Music. He currently teaches at Missouri State University and has taught Music Theory and Composition at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, Randolph College, and the University of Kansas.

Services Offered

Jazz Band 1920s Era Entertainment 1930s Era Entertainment 1940s Era Entertainment Bossa Nova Band Composer Corporate Entertainment Holiday Entertainment Latin Jazz Band Saxophone Player Soundtrack Composer Woodwind Musician

Upcoming Booked Events

September 25, 2021 • 11:30am - 12:00pm Personal Occasion
October 10, 2021 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm Wedding Reception

Past Booked Events

November 19, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Christmas Party
August 07, 2020 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Wedding Reception
December 15, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Christmas Party
December 03, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Christmas Party
November 09, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
December 01, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Christmas Party
November 29, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Christmas Party
July 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Birthday Party
May 26, 2018 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm Birthday Party
December 07, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
May 11, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
April 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Whitewater Convention Center
December 31, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Holiday Party (New Year)

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