Ryan Barclay

Ryan Barclay is a professional session drummer, percussionist and educator originating from Rochester, New York. Before upper-level academia, he toured Europe with the National Honor Band of America. While completing his B.S. and M.S. in Music Education, he continued to open for, perform and share the stage with various established and up and coming artist such as Salsa greats Tony Padilla and Danielle Antoinette , jazz greats Charlie Hunter and Mark Elf, rock legend Lou Gram and pop sensations, Columbia recording artist Teddy Gieger and Grammy award winning DIDO. Ryan currently works as a live performer, clinician, educator and studio musician where he has recorded countless albums encompassing many different genres.

Ryan has studied with percussion greats Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin and Wood, Cyro Baptista,  Dr. Andy Harnsburger director of percussion at Lee University, Mike Mann of Miami University, John Kasica of the St. Louis Symphony, John McNeil of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and jazz piano great Joe Santora of Cabo Frio.

Education:
Ryan holds a permanent certification in music education in the state of New York
Bachelors - B.S. in Music Education K-12/Percussion Concentration
Masters - M.S. in Music Education K-12

Professional:
Member of A.S.C.A.P (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
Touring drummer with Columbia Records artist Teddy Geiger 2005
Yamaha drum endorser 2005
Promark drumstick endorser 1996
Spirit of America National Honor Band 1995
9 years as a public school instrumental music educator
13 years as a private percussion instructor

Private Percussion Studies: (Ryan has studied with)
Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin and Wood www.billymartin.net
Cyro Baptista www.cyrobaptista.com
Mike Mann of Miami University
John McNeil of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Dr. Andy Harnsburger world renown marimba artist, clinician and percussion director at Lee University
John Kasica of the St. Louis Symphony
Joe Santora of Cabo Frio

Master Classes:
Ryan also works as a clinician. He has given master classes on the importance of music reading, musical feel and working as a professional performer. If interested in booking Ryan to give a master class or clinic, send email to: ryan@ryanbarclay.net

May 25 - The Moho Collective @ Lovin Cup 9-10:30pm (Rochester, NY)

June 1 - Friday Night Live @ Temple Bethel 6pm (Rochester,NY)

June 15- The Moho Collective w/ Roots Collider and Sub Soil @ Sticky Lips

June 21- The Ryan Barclay Quartet @ Lovin' Cup for Beer Week and Lovin' Art Release

June 28- The Moho Collective @ Dubland Underground RIP ROC SHOW

July 6- The Moho Collective @ Nail Creek (Utica, NY)

July 8 - The Moho Collective @ Loving Cup 7pm (Rochester, NY)

July 13- The Moho Collective @ The Vault 8pm (Buffalo, NY)

July 20- The Moho Collective @ 8pm Boulder Music Festival (Rochester, NY)

July 21 - The Moho Collective @ Loving Cup Wedding (Closed Event) (Rochester, NY)

Aug 2-  The Moho Collective @ Hornell Auditorium with New York City Dance Troop

Aug. 5- The Moho Collective @ 3HB Music Festival at Park Ave Fest. Hogans Hideaway

Aug. 17 - The Moho Collective @ The Perfect Wife (Manchester, VT)

Aug. 18 - The Moho Collective @ Johnny D's (Boston, MA)

Sept. 15- The Moho Collective @ Utica Music Festival UMAF (Utica, NY)