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.
Latest News
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, and I plan to have it finished in time for Fall, 2025 performances. 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
Feb 24 2025
Oklahoma State University Symphonic Band Concert
McKnight Center for the Performing Arts, Stillwater, OK, United States
- Miniature Suite
Feb 27 2025
Rock Island 7th
Rock Island High School Auditorium, Rock Island, IL, United States
- Dusk (full symphony orchestra)
Mar 06 2025
LSU Symphonic Winds
LSU Union Theatre, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
- Ecstatic Waters (wind ensemble + electronics)