Current Positions 

Professor of Tuba & Euphonium: Oklahoma State University

Principal Tuba: Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Principal Tuba: Lawton Philharmonic

Ryan Robinson

Dr. Ryan Robinson is Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Oklahoma State University’s Greenwood School of Music, where he leads a thriving studio of tuba and euphonium students. His students have earned success in professional auditions, international competitions, and graduate programs at leading institutions. Robinson is also active as a clinician and guest artist, presenting masterclasses, clinics, and performances at universities, conferences, and music programs nationally and internationally.

As a performer, Robinson maintains an active career with orchestras and ensembles throughout the region. He currently serves as Principal Tuba of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and Lawton Philharmonic, and has previously held Principal Tuba positions with the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith Symphony. He has performed with the Houston Symphony and Utah Symphony and has served as Acting Principal Tuba with both the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and Oklahoma City Philharmonic. His performing career has also included collaborations with artists from a wide range of musical backgrounds, including Weird Al Yankovic, Renée Fleming, Kristin Chenoweth, Dave Brubeck, Kelli O’Hara, Sutton Foster, B.J. Thomas, Hanson, and Michael W. Smith.

Robinson is deeply committed to expanding the repertoire for tuba and euphonium. He regularly collaborates with composers on new works and has premiered and championed music that contributes to the continued development of the instrument’s repertoire. As an educator, he emphasizes a practical, student-centered approach that combines technical development, musical artistry, and preparation for the demands of a professional career.

Balancing an active performance career with his work as a teacher and mentor, Robinson is committed to developing the next generation of tuba and euphonium performers and educators while contributing to the growth of the profession through performance, teaching, and new repertoire.

Dr. Robinson is an Eastman Winds Artist.

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