Interruptions is a new shorter version of one of Bryant's earliest works Interruption Overture and is filled with quirky humor and musical mayhem! The music begins with a lively melody using familiar “comfortable” harmonies but is soon interrupted by abrupt dissonance. The music resumes its earlier character but these loud interruptions rudely reappear and the music begins to tak…

Interruption Overture is the musical inverse of Bryant's Chester Leaps In. In the latter a familiar theme interrupts angular dissonant music whereas Interruption Overture consists of a straightforward theme in Bb majorrepeatedly interrupted by dissonant chords and bursts of simple aleatory ideas. These techniques are intended to serve as educational tools in addition to their musical function …

This large-scale three-movement work commissioned by Ray Cramer and the Indiana University Wind Ensemble embodies the transformation of silence into sound. The opening movement is sparse utilizing mallet percussion harp andpiano to create a floating sense of timelessness. Featuring extensive solo flute this floating texture gradually builds over several minutes ultimately launching itself i…

Composed by Steven Bryant. Steve Bryant. Softcover. Published by BCM International (HL.4003278).

By Steven Bryant. Eric Whitacre Concert Band. Published by Hal Leonard.

Concert Band (Score)

SKU: HL.4002119

Full Score. Composed by Steven Bryant. Steve Bryant. 22 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.4002119).

UPC: 073999263251. 11x17 inches.

This large-scale three-movement work, commissioned by Ray Cramer and the Indiana Univ…

By Steven Bryant. (Score). Eric Whitacre Concert Band. Size 8.5x11 inches. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.