Steven Bryant’s music is chiseled in its structure and intent, fusing lyricism, dissonance, silence, technology, and humor into lean, skillfully-crafted works that enthrall listeners and performers alike.
His seminal work Ecstatic Waters, for wind ensemble and electronics, has become one of the most performed works of its kind in the world, receiving over 250 performances in its first five seasons. The orchestral version was premiered by the Minnesota Orchestra to unanimous, rapturous acclaim. The son of a professional trumpeter and music educator, he strongly values music education, and his creative output includes a number of works for young and developing musicians.
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I'm writing a new work for beginning band (grade 1) with electronics! This is an open consortium led by band director Rachel Kesar (Bellmont Middle School, IN), and we'd love to have you onboard. Cost is low, it is now being delivered to all commissioners. The consortium is still open to new members for a short time. All the details here:
GRADE 1 BAND + ELECTRONICS INFORMATION
Dusk solo piano photobook
I have more copies of the PRINTED version of my photo/piano book "Dusk - Seven Works for Solo Piano." These are all easy-to-intermediate level piano works, paired with my own photography. The PDF version of the book is also included in your purchase as an immediate download! Use Promo Code "photobook10" to take $10 off until December 16th, 2024.
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Recent Works and Upcoming Projects 2024-25
Recent Band Works
Aloft - 4' - grade 2
Synthetic Sunlight - 6' with electronics - grade 4
A Brighter Light - 2' fanfare - grade 5
A Chorus Loud and Strong - 2' fanfare - grade 4.5
Centennial Chimes - 2' fanfare - grade 4
This Silver World - 4' fanfare - grade 5
Recent Other Works
The Lovers (from The Treachery of Sounds) - tango for Alto Saxophone and Piano -...
Upcoming Concerts
Oct 25 2025
Heritage Philharmonic Fall Concert
First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
- Dusk (full symphony orchestra)
Oct 26 2025
Longmont Concert Band: Arcana
Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, LONGMONT, CO, United States
- Nothing Gold Can Stay
Jan 18 2026
Kendall Hall, The College of New Jersey
Kendall Hall, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, United States
- Dusk (saxophone ensemble)