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I’ve made “solo & ensemble” versions of Dusk, for a wide variety of solo instruments. Each one includes a Piano accompaniment, or you can play along with a pre-recorded video conducted by Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant! Download the video for free (both low- and high-resolution versions available). Sheet music and video… continued
The 5-voice flex version of The Low Arc of the Sun is available now! Solo instrument + Piano versions of Dusk are now available. If you’re looking for an easy solo/ensemble work, or just want to play it for enjoyment, check out all the versions! I plan on adapting… continued
UPDATE: 30 January 2021: MetaMarch (arr. Robert Ambrose) and The Low Arc of the Sun are now available in flexible versions. Details are on their respective pages. UPDATE: 4 September 2020: The Machine Awakes is now available in a FIVE-PART version (all strings, woodwinds, brass), with optional Piano… continued
The Durham Medical Orchestra, conducted by Verena Moesenbichler-Bryant, made a virtual orchestra recording of my work The Machine Awakes, and we’d love to share it with you! This is particularly special since many of these musicians are directly on the forefront of combating… continued
I often make things on the side while composing – usually “electronica-ish tracks” – just for fun. It’s a great way to keep the creativity going with absolutely no pressure. I’ve decided to share an assortment of these various experiments, side-projects, and (mostly) electronic creations. When I speak to composers, especially at universities, I usually… continued
Lots going on this Fall! Two World Premieres (both for orchestra, both conducted by my amazing wife!) Shouting Defiance, adapted from Mvt. I of Pendulum, arranged for the Texas Region XIII Symphony Orchestra, Verena Mösenbichler – Bryant conducting Concerto for Trombone, Joseph Alessi and the Durham Medical Orchestra, Verena Mösenbichler – Bryant… continued
Just over three years ago, Joseph Alessi and Jerry Junkin premiered my Concerto for Trombone in back to back concerts with the Dallas Winds and the University of Texas Wind Ensemble. It was a hell of an experience, and included perhaps the most extensive on-the-fly revisions in final rehearsals I’ve ever… continued
10 years ago today Ecstatic Waters was premiered by the Bowling Green State University Wind Ensemble (Bruce Moss, conducting), followed a couple of days later by the UT Wind Ensemble (Jerry Junkin, conducting). Thank you to everyone who has played the piece over the past decade, and in the process… continued
I’m writing a new work for winds+electronics+lighting (but no live ducks). I want YOU to be a part of it – want to join us? $250 total cost. All the information: https://www.stevenbryant.com/cbdna-2019-asu-new-work-for-windselectronics
I just finished Zeal, a commission for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and will be on the road working with several ensembles this spring. If you’re nearby any of these, come to the concert – would love to meet you! 2/28 – 3/2: IUP Fort Wayne, Indiana 4/1 – 4/2: University of Michigan… continued
Commission Consortium Opportunity ($250) I will be writing a new 10-20 minute work for winds+electronics+potential other elements (lighting, etc.) to premiere at the CBDNA National Conference in February 2019, performed by the Arizona State University Wind Orchestra. This is an extremely affordable buy-in ($250), and will be less than the cost to rent the work once it’s released to… continued
I have two world premieres back-to-back this summer that I want to share with you, along with some exciting performances in Europe: JULY 7, LONDON: In Aeternum for SATB a cappella chorus. Premiere with the BBC Singers, Eric Whitacre conducting. More information. JULY 18, ORLANDO: Miniature Suite – 5 short works for wind ensemble…. continued