The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra led by Ken-David Masur, Music Director, will be performing at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on June 20th, 2026 at 7pm. The performance will include American patriotic music, Broadway showstoppers, and classic jazz‑influenced standards, blended with iconic orchestral suites and cinematic symphonic favorites. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. Seats will sell quickly - reserve yours today! Tickets available here: https://eventmanager.vbotickets.com/tickets.asp...
Now in his third season as associate conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Tani has built a reputation for inventive programming, as well as an energetic connection with audiences in Milwaukee and beyond. At the MSO, he conducts a wide range of concerts — including Education, Family, Pops, and Classics — and has stepped in for Edo de Waart and led sold-out performances in his 2025 Classics debut. He has served as cover conductor for the Minnesota Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, and Bozeman Symphony.
A committed advocate for new music, Tani was music director of Baltimore’s Occasional Symphony, commissioning over 20 works and supporting dozens of composers in just three years. At Yale, he served as conducting fellow of the Philharmonia and resident conductor of New Music New Haven, earning the Dean’s Prize for artistic excellence.
Tani’s community-focused work includes leading multiple ensembles across Montana, including the Bozeman, Missoula, Great Falls, and the Montana State University symphonies. Committed to connecting with audiences off the podium, he also developed outreach programs, taught university courses, and fostered collaborations between artists and the public — efforts that continue to shape his approach today.
He holds degrees from Yale, the Peabody Institute, and the University of Southern California, and has studied with Marin Alsop, Peter Oundjian, Markand Thakar, Larry Rachleff, and Donald Schleicher. He lives in Milwaukee with his wife Bronte and his corgi Darby and enjoys cooking, reading, and playing violin.