Ryan Colichio

Ryan Colichio currently lives in East Patchogue, New York. Ryan will be graduating from Hofstra University in May 2011 with a B.S. in Music Education. He puts a strong emphasis on performing so that "we can truly experience music." In 2010 Ryan was awarded the William Lawrence Performance Scholarship of excellence in musical performance. Ryan was an active member of the New York Youth Symphony from 2004-2007 and held the position of Percussion Manager from 2005-2007. Performances included venues such as Carnegie Hall and Queens College. Other noteworthy accomplishments include the Maryland University Percussion Workshop and the NYU Broadway Percussion Seminar. Ryan has had the pleasure of performing with Long Island ensembles such as the Long Island Symphonic Choral Association, the Dowling College Orchestra, the Island Symphony, and the Bay Area of Fine Arts Symphony Orchestra. He is one of the founding members of the alternative rock band The Given Motion whose unique sound and devoted following enabled them to be featured 3 times on WRCN and other radio stations including WBAB and The Real Radio Show-Times Square. The Given Motion is currently finishing up their second Record entitled "Human Dictionary" at The Music Palace with platinum engineer Mic Angelo whose clientele include Seal, Peter Gabriel, Mariah Carey, Salt'n Pepa, Busta Rhymes, and many more. Ryan offers lessons on Drum Set, Concert, Mallet, and Hand Percussion.