Everything Band Podcast

Composer Tyler S. Grant has enjoyed a meteoric rise to success and is one of the most exciting and interesting young composers for band today. In this  interview Tyler tells his story and provides insight into his background and career. Topics: Tyler’s musical background and the story of how he ended up writing music at a very early age and his early relationship with Brian Balmages at FJH Publications. His early experiences working as a conductor with students that are very close to his age and the growth he’s seen as a music education student at the University of Alabama. The thought process behind Tyler’s decision to have his young band works commercially published while self-publishing his works for more advanced ensembles. His experience with honor bands, his compositional process, and his thoughts about commissioning and consortiums. Links: Tyler S. Grant FJH Music Company University of Alabama Tyler S. Grant: “Solace in Equinox” Adam Schoeberg: “Symphony no. 2” Frank Ticheli “Rest” Biography: Tyler