BIOGRAPHY
Tyler S. Grant (b.1995) is a young composer, conductor, and musician who attends Shades Mountain Christian School in Hoover, Alabama. As a composer, he has written numerous works for concert band, marching band, chamber groups, and orchestra. He has guest conducted at many venues across Alabama, and his music has been performed in numerous countries of the globe. His first published work, “Along the Beaches of Normandy”, was performed at the 2009 New Band Music Reading Session at The Midwest Clinic by the United States Air Force Band of the Mid-West. Commissioned works have been performed in many unique locations such as DisneyWorld Orlando, Southeastern Trumpet Festival, Midwest Clinic and even the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Aside from his composing and conducting, Tyler participates in many honor bands and music conferences throughout the year. He regularly attends Midwest Clinic, Alabama Music Educators Conference, University of Montevallo Young Musicians’ Camp, and is a regular music teacher at local church music camps.
Tyler is currently first chair euphoniumist in the Shades Mountain Christian School Concert Band. He accepts a limited amount of commissions yearly, and plans on becoming a middle school band director and continue writing and publishing his band works. His pieces are currently available from The FJH Music Company, Inc. and his self publishing label, TSG Music Works.