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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Last year, I wrote Engines of Wonder for grade 1 band + electronic accompaniment. This was my first attempt at a true grade 1 piece (music for complete beginners). This year, the BDB Music Camp, conducted by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, will premiere a new grade 3 version of the same work, with an expanded instrumentation and more challenging parts for the musicians. The two versions are...
New grade 1 + electronics piece for band!
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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Upcoming Concerts
Jul 29 2026
Berks Youth Advanced Summer Band Final Concert
Wyomissing Area Jr.-Sr. High School Auditorium, Wyomissing, PA, United States
- Synthetic Sunlight
Dec 10 2026
Michigan State University Concert Band (Concert)
Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center for the Performing Arts, East Lansing , MI-Ingham, United States
- Miniature Suite