BIOGRAPHY
Randall Reyman is a trumpeter and composer/arranger who is very active in both the jazz and classical genres. Born in Iowa, he spent his boyhood practicing his trumpet and wandering the family 160-acre livestock and grain farm. He attended the University of Northern Iowa, University of Illinois, North Texas State, and Illinois State University.
As a classical performer, he has performed with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Peoria Symphony, Millikin/Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble of Illinois, Millikin Brass Quintet, North Texas State Faculty Brass Quintet, and Illinois State Faculty Brass Quintet.
As a jazz/commercial trumpeter, Mr. Reyman has performed with a wide variety of performers including Bob Hope, George Burns, Richard Williams, The Platters, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mills Brothers, Dave Brubeck, David Liebman, Ringling Brothers Circus, Ice Capades, Decatur Big Band, Broadway Big Band, Millikin Faculty Jazz Sextet, Four Other Brothers, Sonic Exploration Society, and the West End Trio.
As an educator, he served as Director of Jazz Activities at Millikin University. Mr. Reyman directed the Millikin University Jazz Band I and taught trumpet and composition.
As a composer/arranger, Mr. Reyman has composed music of all genres including orchestral, choral, chamber, and jazz works.
As an author, Mr Reyman has written Twister’s Wake , The Path, and Deadly Crop––books 1,2, and 3 in the Cyrus Brandt Series. His books are available at Amazon.com.
He has also published books for trumpeters and jazz musicians, available at Amazon.com and at qPress Publications.
Mr. Reyman lives with his wife, Tina, and has 3 grown children, 3 stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.
You can contact him at randallreyman.com
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As a classical performer, he has performed with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Peoria Symphony, Millikin/Decatur Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble of Illinois, Millikin Brass Quintet, North Texas State Faculty Brass Quintet, and Illinois State Faculty Brass Quintet.
As a jazz/commercial trumpeter, Mr. Reyman has performed with a wide variety of performers including Bob Hope, George Burns, Richard Williams, The Platters, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Mills Brothers, Dave Brubeck, David Liebman, Ringling Brothers Circus, Ice Capades, Decatur Big Band, Broadway Big Band, Millikin Faculty Jazz Sextet, Four Other Brothers, Sonic Exploration Society, and the West End Trio.
As an educator, he served as Director of Jazz Activities at Millikin University. Mr. Reyman directed the Millikin University Jazz Band I and taught trumpet and composition.
As a composer/arranger, Mr. Reyman has composed music of all genres including orchestral, choral, chamber, and jazz works.
As an author, Mr Reyman has written Twister’s Wake , The Path, and Deadly Crop––books 1,2, and 3 in the Cyrus Brandt Series. His books are available at Amazon.com.
He has also published books for trumpeters and jazz musicians, available at Amazon.com and at qPress Publications.
Mr. Reyman lives with his wife, Tina, and has 3 grown children, 3 stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.
You can contact him at randallreyman.com
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