Russell Ronnebaum, a Kansas native, earned a Bachelor of Music degree in
piano performance from the University of Kansas. He then attended the
University of Arizona where he received a Masters Degree in collaborative piano under the guidance of Dr. Paula Fan.

As a collaborative pianist, Russell frequently performs with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (TSO), Arizona Opera, Tucson Masterworks Chorale,
Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra Chorus (SASO), Tucson High Magnet
School, and Rincon/University High School. Russell has served at several parishes in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Tucson as an accompanist and music director.

In 2015, Russell was chosen to be the principal keyboardist for the American
Wind Symphony Orchestra’s annual summer tour. Russell made his Carnegie
Hall debut in 2016 performing at the piano with composer Dan Forrest on a
concert of Dan's music for choir and piano 4-hands.

Mr. Ronnebaum recorded and released his first album of concert arrangements and original works for piano titled “Winter Scenes” in 2015. Recent commissions and premieres include music for voice, choir, piano, string orchestra, and live theatre. Recordings and sheet music can be found at:
www.RRonnebaum.com