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Ryan Berndt is one of the trumpet players and the newest member of the Gaudete Brass. Ryan’s talents for publicity and web design have helped the quintet expand into new markets and develop exciting new publicity for the group. Ryan brings strong background in both education and performance to the quintet. Ryan has taught trumpet at the University of Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. He has performed with several orchestras, including the Silk Road Ensemble, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, toured with the Regis Philbin Orchestra, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra in Minnesota, Center Chorale Orchestra, and the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra. Ryan earned a Bachelors Degree in Trumpet Performance at St. John’s University and a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Notre Dame and has studied with Mark Ridenour, Manny Laureano, Dale White and David Baldwin. Ryan makes his home in downtown Chicago where he entertains his neighbors by practicing in his apartment. When he is not performing with the quintet, Ryan enjoys cycling by the lakeshore, rock climbing, kayaking and backpacking. He also spends time as a member of the crew of a 40’ racing sailboat. Ryan is passionate about college football. His pro football team of choice is the Minnesota Vikings, creating a conference rivalry between three members of the quintet.
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