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Ryan T. Janzen - Choral Composer

Ryan T. Janzen - Choral ComposerRyan T. Janzen - Choral ComposerRyan T. Janzen - Choral Composer

Text-focused choral composer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for creating innovative choral music and engaging music composition that emphasizes text-driven pieces.

Ryan T. Janzen - Choral Composer

Ryan T. Janzen - Choral ComposerRyan T. Janzen - Choral ComposerRyan T. Janzen - Choral Composer

Text-focused choral composer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for creating innovative choral music and engaging music composition that emphasizes text-driven pieces.

About Me

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My Story

My name is Ryan T. Janzen, and I'm a choral composer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, specializing in choral music. I began my journey in music composition at the age of 13 and have pursued it ever since, experiencing some minor twists and turns along the way. I graduated from The University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Music in Composition in 2023, focusing on creating text-driven pieces that resonate with audiences.

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My Music

During my degree at the U of M, I discovered a passion for choral music and music composition. I've always been drawn to text-driven pieces, and my writing aims to bring that text to life. My experience in choirs helps me focus on creating idiomatic lines and satisfying harmonies, in addition to crafting a compelling piece of music.

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Other Interests

In addition to music composition, I'm an avid singer and self-taught organist. I'll never turn down an opportunity to learn a new instrument, especially when it comes to choral music. I have a wide appreciation for various kinds of music, from classical to metal, pop to rock, and film scores to video game soundtracks, including text-driven pieces that tell a story.

Recent Compositions

From Nature

 Commissioned by the University of Manitoba Concert Choir, with Dr. Catherine Robbins as director, From Nature is a bittersweet response to humanity's disregard for the wellbeing of our home. The piano plays the part of the background noise of nature - the hum of the wind, the shimmering of water. The choir takes on the role of the soft voice of nature, and the text, being both a love poem and a lament, exposes the consequences of our greed.

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Living

Living was the piece that sparked my love for choral composition. The text, originally written by my sister, is a strong, visual journey through the various aspects of life that seep out of our earth. I consider myself incredibly fortunate that I was able to take this piece to Spain with the University of Manitoba Singers on their tour, under the direction of Dr. Elroy Friesen.

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