San Francisco Symphony hornist Jonathan Ring joined the orchestra in 1991 after holding positions in the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Mr. Ring earned a B.M. from Northwestern University, where he studied with Dale Clevenger. He also studied with Robert Fries and with Jerry Peel. He has participated in the New College Music Festival, the Spoleto Festival, the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood, the Colorado Philharmonic (NRO) and the Grand Teton Music Festival. Mr. Ring is a founding member of the Bay Brass and has appeared on numerous television and motion picture soundtracks. In addition to his work on the horn, Mr. Ring is an accomplished keyboard player and composer, writing in both classical and jazz idioms.
