Courtney Bryan (composer)
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| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 40–41)[1] New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
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| Doctoral advisor | George Lewis |
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| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Website | www |
Courtney Bryan is an American composer and pianist whose work combines influences from jazz and gospel traditions.[2]
Early life and education[edit]
Bryan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She obtained her Bachelor of Music from Oberlin College (2004),[3] her Master of Music from Rutgers University (2007),[4] and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Columbia University (2014),[5] where her advisor was composer and trombonist George Lewis.[6]
Career[edit]
Bryan is an assistant professor in the Newcomb College department of music at Tulane University, where she serves as Albert and Linda Mintz Professor of Music.[2] Additionally, she serves as composer-in-residence for the Jacksonville Symphony.[6][7]
Awards[edit]
- 2018: Alpert Awards in the Arts.[8][9]
- 2018: Hermitage Fellow[8]
- 2019: Bard College Freehand Fellow
- 2019-20: Samuel Barber Rome Prize in musical composition.[10]
- 2020: United States Artists Fellowship[7]
- 2020-21: Civitella Ranieri Fellowship
- 2023: McArthur Fellow[11]
Recordings[edit]
- Quest for Freedom (2007)
- This Little Light of Mine (2010)
- Sounds of Freedom (forthcoming)
References[edit]
- ^ Edgar, Hannah (June 30, 2021). "Courtney Bryan's 'Requiem' had to wait out the pandemic — now on CSOtv, it's all the stronger for it. Because we aren't the same". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Robin, William (July 10, 2016). "For Black Lives Matter, Classical Music Steps In". New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Courtney Bryan '04 Awarded Rome Prize for Composition". Oberlin College and Conservatory. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Courtney Bryan CV" (PDF). Herb Alpert Awards. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ "Courtney Bryan". Columbia University Department of Music. April 22, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Jacksonville Symphony Adds Composer-in-Residence to Artistic Staff". JAX Chamber. April 17, 2018. Archived from the original on August 3, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ a b "Courtney Bryan - Jacksonville Symphony". Jacksonville Symphony. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Gelt, Jessica (May 17, 2018). "2018 Herb Alpert Award winners noted for explorations of race and social justice". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "Courtney Bryan". The Herb Alpert Award in the Arts. April 9, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ "American Academy in Rome Announces New Rome Prize Winners and Italian Fellows" (PDF). American Academy in Rome. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Courtney Bryan". www.macfound.org. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
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