Stephen Halloran, composer and pianist

"The music of Stephen Halloran, while demonstrating a variety of styles, maintains a unique sound, easily recognizable in all of his works.  It is energetic, full of rhythmic vitality and uses a distinct harmonic language.  His works are effortless, witty and charming; they convince us that Stephen is a real composer"
-Lukas Foss

 

Stephen Halloran (born Philadelphia PA 31 Mar. 1966) American composer and pianist. He earned a BM from the Eastman School of Music and MM and DMA from Boston University, studying composition with Joseph Schwantner, Samuel Adler, Lukas Foss and Stephen Albert.  Among his numerous awards for composition are the Goddard Lieberson Fellowship and multiple ASCAP grants.  Dr Halloran is the recipient of the Renee B. Fisher Award for his piano set, The Galilee Hitchhiker which is available on compact disk.  His music, Xiangqian for the film poet, has won national acclaim receiving the Princess Grace Award.  Dr. Halloran recently completed a major work commissioned by the Boston Classical Orchestra entitled Concerto for New Orleans.  Dr. Halloran is chair of the Theory and Composition Department at the Rivers School Conservatory and is a full-time professor at The Boston Conservatory. 

Stephen Halloran
86 Groton School Rd.
Ayer MA, 01432
978-772-6050
StephenHalloran@msn.com