gary ruschman | music

Gary Ruschman is a critically-acclaimed performer, conductor, educator, and ASCAP Plus Award-winning composer who works in a broad range of styles.

Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "funny and fresh-voiced", Gary maintains an active performing schedule in his home of the Twin Cities and around the globe, and currently heads the choral and vocal programs at North Hennepin Community College, among other musical leadership posts.

Appearing through Valentine's Day 2026 in the first US presentation of Luminiscence, Gary's recent projects include legendary animator Phil Tippett's MAD GOD soundtrack, a series of new pop/opera adaptations with Mixed Precipitation, and Loyce Houlton's groundbreaking production of Carmina Burana with Minnesota Dance Theater and Twin Cities Ballet under the direction of Lise Houlton.

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ALBUMS and NEW SCORES AVAILABLE:

Gary's solo albums are available at Bandcamp, Amazon, Apple Music, and other outlets.

View Gary's pop, rock, and crossover catalogs at: Sheet Music Plus and Sheet Music Direct

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