Rich Ridenour
Pianist, Arranger
Recent reviews:
(Ridenour's) performance was masterful, with singing lyrical themes and pianissimos nothing short of gorgeous.  His rapid fire staccatos at the conclusion dazzled.
C. J. Gianakaris   Kalamazoo Gazette
Much whimsy.  Much fun.  Rich Ridenour was infectious! 
Cleveland Plain Dealer
A wildly talented Ridenour...effortless double notes, fluent arpeggios and engaged the audience in charming repartee.
Ronald Bennet   The Odessa American
Recent orchestra appearances and marketing suggestions
Sample programs.....
Piano Pops program with Symphony
Piano and the Movies program with Symphony
Great Big Band Leaders and Pianists with Symphony
              2009 Concert Schedule

February  (Allied Concerts Trumpet Invasion with Brandon Ridenour)
   
2   7:30 PM    Sheboygan, WI  Weill Center
     3   7:00 PM    Hastings, MN  Middle School
     5   7:00 PM    Glencoe, MN High School
     6   7:30 PM    Virginia, MN  High School
     7   7:30 PM    Roseau, MN  High School
     8   7:30 PM    Thief River Falls, MN  High School
     9   7:30 PM    Valley City, ND  VC State University
    10  7:30 PM    Williston, ND  High School
    12  7:30 PM    Dillon, MT  U of MT Beier Auditorium
    14  7:00 PM    Newcastle, WY  Middle School
    15  7:30 PM    Pierre, SD  High School
    16  7:30 PM    Yankton, SD  High School
    19  7:00 PM    La Junta, CO  Otero Jr. College
    22  2:30 PM    Bartlesville, OK  Community Center
    23  7:30 PM    Hutchinson, KS  Memorial Hall
    24  7:30 PM    Washington, IA  United Methodist Church

March
    6   8:00 PM    Dearborn (MI) Symphony Orchestra Oscars and Tonys
 
11  7:30 PM    Owosso (MI) Musicale Trumpet Invasion
   12   7:30 PM    Grayling (MI) Trumpet Invasion at High School
   15   3:00 PM    Traverse (MI) Symphony Orchestra Big Band Blast with Kathy Wagner

April
 
  4   8:00 PM     Evansville (IN) Philharmonic, Alfred Savia directing  (Movies Theme)  
   
5   2:00 PM     Evansville (IN) Philharmonic
    17  8:00 PM     Elgin Symphony Orchestra - Schaumberg Big Band Blast
    18  8:00 PM     Elgin Symphony Orchestra - Big Band Blast with the Boogie Woogie Babies
    19  3:30 PM     Elgin Symphony Orchestra - Big Band Blast with the Boogie Woogie Babies

June
    6   7:30 PM    Van Single Fine Arts Center, Byron Center, MI   Trumpet Invasion
    8   7:00 PM    Sterling (IL) High School Auditorium    Trumpet Invasion
   17   7:30 PM     Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (Grand Rapids, MI) Keller Cooler Series

July
  
9  7:30 PM     Guatemala City Big Band Blast  www.organizacionparalarsartes.org
21&22  7:30 PM  Ocean City Pops (NJ)  Bill Schieble, director   Trumpet Invasion       
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        New Release!!
    
Trumpet Encores
Rich and son Brandon (of Canadian Brass) have released a new CD featuring their most requested selections from concerts.  Enjoy Malaguena, Rhapsody in Blue, Trumpeter's Lullaby, Adios Nonino, America, Carnival of Venice, All Those Endearing Young Charms, Flight of the Brandon Bee, Simple Gifts and many more.  For your own copy send $15 check (includes postage and handling) made out to Rich Ridenour to:
                  Rich Ridenour        
                 4954 Top Royal lane
                  Jacksonville, FL  32277


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