Britt Andrew Burns
"One of America’s most promising young composers"
Britt Andrew Burns is one of America's most promising young composers. He writes for a large variety of ensembles including orchestra, choir, wind ensemble, film and chamber works. His musical style is infectiously melodic with energetic, forceful rhythms and unique harmonic style.
Burns earned bachelors and masters degrees in Music Composition from the University of Kansas, where he was a student of Bryan Kip Haaheim, Charles Hoag, James Barnes and Forrest Pierce. He has also studied at the University of Hull in Great Britain under Alistair Borthwick.
Burns keeps a busy composing schedule with frequent new commissions. Burns works have been performed by some of the finest choirs, orchestras, chamber ensembles, wind ensembles and soloists in North America and abroad.
www.brittandrewburns.comWorks
- Wonder (2008) - Britt Andrew Burns
- Tranquil Night (2007) - Britt Andrew Burns - grade 3
- Symphony No. 1 (2007) - Britt Andrew Burns
- Storms (2003) - Britt Andrew Burns
- Serenade for Flute, Harp & Strings (2008) - Britt Andrew Burns
- March of the Arachnids (2009, rev. 2011) - Britt Andrew Burns - grade 3.5
- Fantasy for Guitar and Orchestra - reduction (2011) - Britt Andrew Burns (PDF version)
- Fantasy for Guitar and Orchestra (2011) - Britt Andrew Burns
- Distance (2009) - Britt Andrew Burns - grade 4
- Culture (2006) - Britt Andrew Burns - for Bassoon & Piano
- Culture (2006) - Britt Andrew Burns
- Clarity (2007, rev. 2011) - Britt Andrew Burns
- Being with Time (2002) - Britt Andrew Burns
- A Train Through Yorkshire (2007) - Britt Andrew Burns - grade 3