Jonathan Ryan has the rare distinction of holding six First Prize awards at major international and national organ competitions. He most notably entered the international spotlight when awarded both First Prize and the only auxiliary prize, the LeTourneau Concerto Prize, in the 2009 Jordan II International Organ Competition. Mr. Ryan’s performances have been featured on the nationally syndicated radio programs Pipedreams and With Heart and Voice. Solo performance engagements have taken him to many prominent venues, festivals, and conventions throughout the United States and Europe. He holds degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Eastman School of Music, as well as the revered Fellow (FAGO) and Choirmaster (ChM) certifications from the American Guild of Organists. Ryan serves as Director of Music & Organist at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas where his passions for conducting, performing and teaching combine with his love of sacred music at the country’s second largest Episcopal church. He most recently served as Associate Director of Music within the music program of nine choirs at Christ Church (Episcopal) in Greenwich, Connecticut.