Bryan Shuler - Composer
Fullbright Fellow, Composer/pianist, Bryan Shuler has been writing for and
accompanying dance troupes over the past twenty years. He has worked closely
with The Star Dancer Ballet of Tokyo, The Tampa Ballet, Ghana National Dance
Company and Busch Entertainment as well as holding staff positions at
University of South Florida and the Florida State University Dance
Departments. His composition Song Of The Helix received national attention as
this unusual composition utilizes numerical data from the DNA of the HIV
virus in it's compositional process. It has been utilized in AIDS related
events through out the United States and was featured on National Public
Radio. In 1992-1993, Mr. Shuler traveled to Africa as the Composer in
Residence for the Ghana National Dance Company. His extensive experience
includes working with Ann Reinking, Tommy Tune and accompanying
internationally known pianist and radio host Karl Haas. Mr. Shuler studied
piano performance and theory, and holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in
Humanities, Electronic Composition and Ethno-Musicology.