Courtney Bryan (composer)
Courtney Bryan | |
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| Awards | Alpert Award in the Arts (2018) |
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| Doctoral advisor | George Lewis |
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| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Website | www |
Courtney Bryan is a composer and pianist.
Early life and education
Bryan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She obtained her Bachelor of Music from Oberlin College, her Master of Music from Rutgers University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Columbia University, where her advisor was composer and trombonist George Lewis.[1]
Career
Bryan's work combines influences from jazz and gospel traditions.[2]
Bryan is an assistant professor in the Newcomb College department of music at Tulane University. Additionally, she serves as composer-in-residence for the Jacksonville Symphony.[1][3]
Awards
In 2018, Bryan was a recipient of the Alpert Awards in the Arts.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b "Jacksonville Symphony Adds Composer-in-Residence to Artistic Staff". JAX Chamber. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Robin, William (2016-07-10). "For Black Lives Matter, Classical Music Steps In". New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Courtney Bryan - Jacksonville Symphony". Jacksonville Symphony. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ Gelt, Jessica (2018-05-17). "2018 Herb Alpert Award winners noted for explorations of race and social justice". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
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