Ryan Finefrock

Ryan Finefrock is an experienced professional in the field of music, currently serving as the Manager of Orchestra Personnel at The Cleveland Orchestra since November 2022, after previously holding the position of Orchestra Personnel Assistant. Finefrock has been a Substitute Bassoon with the Canton Symphony Orchestra since September 2014 and has held the position of Principal Bassoon with the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes until September 2021. Other notable roles include Administrator at Jazz Lesson Videos, where management of customer service and lesson organization for over 400 students was executed, and stagehand for IATSE Local 27, assisting with national and international touring acts. Additionally, Finefrock had a brief engagement as a Blue Man Trainee, performing at the Astor Place Theater. Finefrock's educational background includes a Master of Music degree in Bassoon Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from Michigan State University.