Ryan Miller (euphonium, trombone) received his Bachelors degree in music performance (jazz studies) from Northern Illinois University and his Masters degree in music performance (orchestral studies) from Roosevelt University. He has been performing professionally on tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, and tuba since 1990. He is the founder, low brass instructor, and acting director of two music studios - The Downers Grove Conservatory of Music, and the Hinsdale Conservatory of Music - that provide music lessons and small ensemble classes in suburban Chicago, IL.