gary ruschman | music

Gary Ruschman is an American vocal artist, choral conductor, and prize-winning composer.


Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "funny and fresh-voiced", Gary has appeared with ensembles, opera companies, presenters, and music festivals around the world, including the Boston Pops, Kennedy Center, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Prague Choral Festival, Portland Opera, Urbino Early Music, Royal Opera House Oman, American Bach Soloists, Cantus, and NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.

Gary maintains an active singing and conducting schedule, and spends much of his offstage time composing and arranging for voices.

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News:

Gary's new choral settings of the Buddhist Heart Sutra, The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom premiering at the 2018 Festival of Faiths, and simple chant at the World Peace Lamp Prayer Gathering at Madison Square Garden. Words in a new English translation by Gavin Kilty.


Gary recently wrapped up a Faith Partners residency by American Composers Forum, funding the composition of six new pieces.



Gary recently conducted performances by Consortium Carissimi, featuring the music of Schein, Isaac, and Josquin.

You can hear audio selections on Gary's Soundcloud page, featuring recent and retrospective solo, band, and vocal ensemble performances.

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