Malcolm Ruhl

Teaching Experience

• Private Voice Studio in Elk Grove Village, IL (2017-)

Private Voice Studio in the Fine Arts Building (Chicago) (2009-2016)

• Illinois Institute of Art Music Theory Instructor  (2011-2014)

• Private Voice Studio (Highland Park) (2006-2011)

• Chicago International Charter School, Bucktown Campus Music Teacher, Choir Director and Specials Team Leader  (2000-2005)

• Missouri State University Music Theory Instructor (1999-2000)

• Our Lady of Grace School                             Music Teacher and Choir Director  (1999-2000)

Musical Direction (Educational)

• Annie - Glencoe Junior High School (2007)
• Eileen Boevers Traveling Troupe, Apple Tree Theatre (1999-2006)                                                 • Oliver - Glencoe Junior High School (2006)
• Heart of Spain - Northwestern University (2000)
• Cicada Dance -  Missouri State University (2000)

• Choral Works and Arrangements published by Final Score Music (finalscoremusic.com)

• Accordion Crimes - Original music for workshop production of Linda Buchanan’s adaptation of E. Annie Proulx novel at DePaul University (2007)

• Cicada Dance - Premiere Production at Missouri State University (2000)
Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Region V awards for best original full-length play and Meritorius Achievement Award for book, music and lyrics (2001)

• My Other Heart - Original music for world premier of Martha Boesing’s play at Northlight Theatre (1993)

• Holiday Memories - Original music for Russell Vandenbroucke's play based on Truman Capote short stories World premiere at Northlight Theatre (1991) and more than thirty productions nationwide (1992- 2014)

Musical Performance

• Pump Boys and Dinettes (1982-83)
performed the roles of "Jackson" and "Eddie" in the Broadway production at the Princess Theatre

• Bassist, Guitarist, Keyboardist, and/or Vocalist with: Harry Chapin, Osmond Brothers, Big Joe Turner, Jim Lauderdale, Jason Robert Brown, Minnie Pearl, Michael Smith, Loudon Wainright III, Vassar Clement, Radio Max, Burning Hunks of Love, Peachfish Pie, Normal Humans

Affiliations/Memberships

• Actors Equity Association (1983-Present)
• ASCAP (2006-Present)
• American Federation of Musicians (1978-2014)