Steve Danyew
Steve Danyew is an American composer and educator based in Rochester, New York whose music has been described as “startlingly beautiful” by the Miami Herald and possessing “sensitivity, skill and tremendous sophistication” by the Kansas City Independent.
New Releases
Grade 4.5
Ancient Light is inspired by the stunning photographs of deep space taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Grade 5 Wind Band
A 2-minute fanfare, scored for wind band, written in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Eastman School of Music. Also available for brass ensemble.
Grade 5
Lamentation for Euphonium and Wind Ensemble is a reflective lament written in memory of euphoniumist Isaiah Ray.
Grade 4
A new setting of the famous Clement C. Moore poem from 1823. The music helps tell the story of the poem - from the sleepy introduction with everyone tucked into their beds, to the jazzy arrival of St. Nick on the lawn. Available for: SATB Choir + Orchestra (with opt. saxes + euphonium), SATB Choir + Wind Band, or SATB Choir + Piano (with opt. string bass and drum set).
Grade 5
And the Cities Rise Like Dreams is a work for large choir and wind ensemble that uses the metaphor of a sunrise to evoke the rise of the American West. Commissioned by the University of Nevada, Reno in celebration of its 150th anniversary.
Grade 4
A new setting of the famous Clement C. Moore poem from 1823. The music helps tell the story of the poem - from the sleepy introduction with everyone tucked into their beds, to the jazzy arrival of St. Nick on the lawn. Available for: SATB Choir + Orchestra (with opt. saxes + euphonium), SATB Choir + Wind Band, or SATB Choir + Piano (with opt. string bass and drum set).
A new setting of the famous Clement C. Moore poem from 1823. The music helps tell the story of the poem - from the sleepy introduction with everyone tucked into their beds, to the jazzy arrival of St. Nick on the lawn. Available for: SATB Choir + Orchestra (with opt. saxes + euphonium), SATB Choir + Wind Band, or SATB Choir + Piano (with opt. string bass and drum set).
Composition Lessons
Teaching composition is one of my passions. I’d be delighted to work with you!
Residencies
A great way to collaborate! Anything from a 45-minute zoom visit to a multi-day on-site residency.
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Grade 4
A lyrical transcription of a work originally written for SSAA women’s choir.