Rich Manik

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Rich is a freelance musician and recording artist living in the Twin Cities area since 1988. He currently performs on all woodwinds and keyboard with many local and national artists in a variety of musical styles from symphonic to contemporary popular music.  Some of the artists Rich has performed with include, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Kenny Rodgers and Jack McDuff. Rich has extensive experience performing in and touring with productions of, The 1940’s Radio Hour and A Little Night Music and when possible, continues to tour with local and national artists. His continuing performance experiences include recording sessions for radio and television, pit orchestras, free-lance performances as a sideman specializing in woodwinds and as a featured guest artist / clinician and conductor. Rich has been the ARCC Director of Bands and adjunct professor at ARCC Century College and St. Paul College since 1999. Currently, he is a full-time instructor at Anoka Ramsey Community College. Rich has earned a B.M. in Jazz Performance from Duquesne University and a Masters of Music Degree from Boston University.

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