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Courtney Bryan is a composer and pianist.

Courtney Bryan
Born1982/1983 (age 39–40)[1]
New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Awards
  • Alpert Award in the Arts (2018)
  • Rome Prize (2019)
Academic background
Education
  • Oberlin College (BM)
  • Rutgers University (MM)
  • Columbia University (DMA)
Doctoral advisorGeorge Lewis
Academic work
Institutions
  • Columbia University
  • Tulane University
Musical career
Instrument(s)Piano
Websitewww.courtneybryan.com

Early life and education


Bryan was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She obtained her Bachelor of Music from Oberlin College (2004),[2] her Master of Music from Rutgers University (2007),[3] and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Columbia University (2014),[4] where her advisor was composer and trombonist George Lewis.[5]


Career


Bryan's work combines influences from jazz and gospel traditions.[6]

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.[5][7]


Awards


In 2018, Bryan was a recipient of the Alpert Awards in the Arts.[8][9]

In 2019 she received the Samuel Barber Rome Prize in musical composition.[10]


References


  1. 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.
  2. "Courtney Bryan '04 Awarded Rome Prize for Composition". Oberlin College and Conservatory. May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  3. "Courtney Bryan CV" (PDF). Herb Alpert Awards. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 15, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  4. "Courtney Bryan". Columbia University Department of Music. April 22, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  5. "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.
  6. Robin, William (July 10, 2016). "For Black Lives Matter, Classical Music Steps In". New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  7. "Courtney Bryan - Jacksonville Symphony". Jacksonville Symphony. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  8. 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.
  9. "Courtney Bryan". The Herb Alpert Award in the Arts. April 9, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  10. "American Academy in Rome Announces New Rome Prize Winners and Italian Fellows" (PDF). American Academy in Rome. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2019.


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