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(9 Brass) The There Be Nothing is a multi-sectional piece that truly covers the range of human emotion. Dedicated to the Beta Nu chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, this piece blurs the line between composition and improvisation and allows each member of the ensemble to be a part of the creative process.  The piece calls for and features a violin soloist and also includes a trombone soloist.  Alto doubles on flute and soprano sax; bari doubles on clarinet; two trumpets double on flugelhorn.  Recorded on Thinking Globally, Acting Locally (Northern Iowa Jazz Band One).   

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Ryan Middagh is one of the up and coming composers and arrangers in the jazz scene today.  His music has been performed around the world, receiving commissions from colleges and high schools in both jazz ensemble and wind ensemble writing.  He received a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Northern Iowa before pursuing graduate studies at Middle Tennessee State University.  Residing in Nashville, Ryan is also active as a saxophonist, leading his own octet and playing as a sideman.