Jessica Ries is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Dayton. Jessica is studying music performance, focusing on trombone (Bass trombone). She studies with Dr. Arnow and participates in many university ensembles, including the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, trombone choir, brass quintet, the Pride of Dayton marching band, and the Dayton Flyers pep band. Jessica has composed her own piece for violin and percussion while she played in premier youth ensembles such as the Cincinnati Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble.