Ryan Gilbert

Interned in the MPYO in 2010 while majoring in Music Composition at TCU. He then went on to study theology at Southwestern Seminary, then spent a few years as youth minister at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis.

Ryan is currently the pastor of Raintree Community Church in Lee’s Summit, MO. He still plays regularly, and helps instruct for a local high school jazz band. Ryan is pursuing a Ph.D. in systematic theology from Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City.

Upcoming Events

06/08/2019

2019 Summer Session – KAYJO & MPYO

Full session runs from June 8 – July 28 Half-sessions are available Positions fill up fast! Request your audition at https://metropr.org/keller-area-youth-jazz-orchestra/join-the-band/

03/14/2019

Spring Break Session

Our Spring Break session (March 14-17) are full! Please join us for the Summer Sessions starting June 8. This elite big band orchestra fills up quickly, so please make sure you secure your spot early!

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Our bands are part of Metro Performance Resources, Inc. – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community service organization with the mission to:

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Educate students

MPR expectations are high because students are accepted only through a competitive audition process, or by teacher referral. Auditions are open without regard to race, religion (creed), gender, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.

Entertain the community

Students are provided opportunities to perform publicly, and in guest artist events which are affordable or free, and in venues accessible to all.

Enrich the local arts scene

Big Band jazz is an American art form threatened with extinction if it is not proactively preserved. MPR programs pass the love for this art form to the next generation.