About Ryan Kilgroe

Composer Background

Kilgroe is classically trained in music composition from the Lamont School of Music. Kilgroe has extensive experience in the genres of classical, dixieland, and the marching arts.

Artistic Contribution

Ryan Kilgroe has a vision for music connecting people across cultural and linguistic barriers. He brings this perspective, with matching passion, in his compositions, performances, and educational endeavors.
Kilgroe is pushing to remind his audiences, musicians, and collaborators that the process of music-ing should be enjoyed.

Professional Work

Ryan Kilgroe offers freelance services as a composer, audio engineer, educator, and repair technician.

Biography

Ryan Kilgroe (b. 2005) is a passionate composer and trumpet performer. Kilgroe’s background includes performing in academic and professional ensembles, instructing developing musicians, running sound systems, and composing original music.

In addition to being a composer and performer, Kilgroe also works as a K-12 substitute teacher, as well as freelance educational-coach and private lesson teacher.

Writing primarily modern-instrumental chamber music, Kilgroe’s favorite part of making music is the opportunity to pull influences from other perspectives to acknowledge, commemorate, and expand on the lived experiences of humanity.

Relevant Work Experience

• Staff Photographer // Lamont School of Music - 2025-present

• Founder and Owner // The Brasswind Network - 2025-present

• K-12 Substitute Teacher // Jeffco Public Schools - 2024-present

• Live and Recorded Sound Engineer // [independent/freelance] - 2024-present

• Lesson Teacher and Coach // [independent/freelance] - 2023-present

• Intern/Teacher Shadow // Arvada High School - 2023-24

• Trumpet Performer // Madison Scouts DBC - summer 2023

• K-5 summer school intern // Jeffco Public Schools - summer 2022

• Composer // [independent/freelance] - 2021-present