Ryan Searle

Ryan originates from Bristol and is an active performer and composer gigging all over the country with main bases in London and Manchester. Having recently gained a BMus from the University of Surrey studying with Peter Nichols, Ryan is currently studying saxophone with Rob Buckland, Andy Scott, and Mike Hall at the Royal Northern College of Music.

He regularly performs with a variety of ensembles including Sax Collective, Helium Soul, Spitting Feathers, a number of jazz groups and a number of college groups including the RNCM Big Band and the Medina Sax Quartet. His performance work has taken him through a wide and diverse range of playing, from Latin and Jazz groups through to classical ensembles and solo work. These have included performances with the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain, the James Vielmer Salsa Band, the Vero-neka Big Band, and have included parts in pieces such as Milhaud's Creation du Monde and Kurt Weill's Three Penny Opera.

Ryan has worked extensively in musical theatre productions (including the West End) regularly doubling on saxophones, flute, and clarinet.