Stephen is a composer and singer currently based in Madison, Wisconsin. He holds a Master of Music degree in Composition from Bowling Green State University, a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition and Music Theory, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Lawrence University. He has studied under renowned composers such as Mikel Kuehn, Christopher Dietz, Asha Srinivasan, Joanne Metcalf, and Evan Williams. His compositional studies span the range of styles and instrumentation, with a special focus on vocal music. His choral and solo vocal works explore unique uses of text and sound, breaking down the boundaries between recognizable words and phonetic sounds. His honors include the James Ming Prize in Composition from Lawrence University, and he was a featured composer in Constellation Men's Ensemble's NOVA III concert in 2019.
“My education, and my interest in music as a whole, has focused significantly on the music of today. What are composers doing now that hasn’t been done before? How are composers from every background changing and evolving the way that music is understood, defined, and listened to? These questions motivate my desire to be a part of the 21st century musical world, both by trying to share my love of it with other people, and by offering my own voice to this ever-changing musical landscape. For me, music is dynamic, it is powerful, and most of all it is fun. I hope that I can help others to realize these things.”
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re interested in collaboration, commission, or would like to request an arrangement or transcription. Contact information can be found here.
