I am SO EXCITED to announce my collaboration with St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Mark, and Dr. Charles Shadle. I will be writing a Native Flute Concerto with String Orchestra with Mark as the Soloist. I will also be orchestrating Kanohelvsgi Tsunilosvhi for Voice and String Orchestra. I am beyond grateful to be able to represent @thecherokeenation and Indigenous Classical Music surrounded by a great partner, a great friend, and a wonderful orchestra.
So Incredibly excited to announce that I will be performing Kiowa Six again with Alexander Mickelthwate and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic for their MainStage classics concert series on October 25th, 2025.
It was a blast, to premier this work the orchestra back in November. I am very thrilled to be able to bring it to folks here at home!
Thank you Maestro Micklethwaite and Orchestra.
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Kudos to @ocu_cello_studio musicians Winnie Qi, Kiegan Ryan, Adrian Smith, Samuel Smith, Jaidan Ursich, Adalyn Warren and Neveah Young on tonight's season finale, under the direction of Prof. @emily.g.stoops !
Kudos to the OCU cellists performing tonight on the @brightmusicok presentation of Julius Klengel's Hymnus for 12 Cellos, Op. 57, featuring graduate students @kig.wizard and @jaidanursich with @ocu_cello_studio Prof. @emily.g.stoops and alumna @angelikamachnikjones ! Concert begins 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of OKC, 1201 N. Robinson. Free admission with student ID.
Bravo to OCU cellist and composer Kiegan Ryan for his captivating collaboration with Mark Billy (baritone, native flute) and Connor Chee (piano) for the University of Oklahoma’s Ruggles Native American Music series. Brava also to OCU violinist Alaina Brady-Hummingbird, who performed in several pieces on this beautiful program.
We’re having an awesome time rehearsing and getting ready for this weekend's "Songs of the Chickasaws" show! Come see us this Saturday and Sunday at The CheckOut. #native #nativeamerican #classicalmusic #chicagomusic #chicagoevents
Congratulations to graduate composer/cellist Kiegan Ryan @kig.wizard_ on the world premiere of his four-movement Cedar Flute Concerto featuring Mark Billy @markwobilly , commissioned and premiered by The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra!
The Feb. 12-15 Minnesota concerts, which included Choctaw songs and a performance of Ryan's Cherokee song cycle Kanohelvsgi Tsunilosvhi, featured the composer on cello and Billy as baritone vocalist as well as flute soloist.
Ryan notes: "I'm proud of the work Mark and I did to showcase our culture, languages, and our cultural values. It was a honor to write for the flute and to play as a soloist." Bravi tutti!
Today for our final concert with @thespco and I am particularly grateful to be carrying all these people with me: my mom, dad, brother, grandmother, and still with me, my niece and nephews. This one in Indian languages and flutes is for you. All my love to my @kig.wizard_
Embark on a journey with us this February. From orchestral music by Bach and Beethoven to world premiere performances of new works for baritone, cello and cedar flute, there’s something for everyone. We’re excited to collaborate with new and returning guest artists, including conductor Mei-Ann Chen, baritone Mark Billy, cellist and composer Kiegan Ryan, as well as the return of SPCO Artistic Partner Richard Egarr.
🎵 Frank’s Andean Elegy
Jan 30–Feb 1 | Saint Paul
🎵 EXPRESS CONCERT: Bach’s Second Orchestral Suite
Feb 6–8 | Eden Prairie, Mahtomedi, Saint Paul
🎵 EXPRESS CONCERT: Debussy, Ryan and Shadle
Feb 12–13 | Apple Valley, Minneapolis
🎵 Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony with Richard Egarr
Feb 20–22 | Minneapolis, Saint Paul
Express Concerts are performed without intermission. thespco.org/express
🎟️ Tickets start at just $16 for adults. Kids and students of all ages attend for free. #linkinbio
On Monday Mark and I got back from a roadtrip to Sacramento, California for @desiraemgo most beautiful wedding. We made stops in Albuquerque, Painted Desert National Park, Grand Canyon, and Los Angeles to see @jcruiseberry . I loved the trip so much. It made me so incredibly happy to meet some awesome friends. It might be a long drive but every mile was worth it. I used to be afraid of the desert. But I felt welcomed to explore it with my love. Thank you and hope to see more of you soon Southwestern United States (+North Cali).
