Downtown Dash is an electro-acoustic work for beginning band that captures the energy and excitement of the city. Living in Atlanta, I always find it electrifying to listen to the symphony of subway trains, garbage trucks, bumper-to- bumper traffic, and crowds of people in the streets. Through the electronics, the musicians merge their sounds with an infectious groove that will keep everyone’s feet tapping throughout!

"Downtown Strut" (grade 1) for String Orchestra

Downtown Strut (grade 1)  for 3-part flex band & electronics

"Tale of the Sword" recorded by Atlanta Wind Symphony (Concert Band, grade 2)

"Prevailing Fire" recorded by the Atlanta Wind Symphony (concert band, grade 2)

Performed by the Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble. Dr. David Kehler, conductor

THE SACRED SPHERES (Mvt. 1 - "From Harmony")

THE SACRED SPHERES (Mvt. 2 - "Cries, hark the foe comes")

PACIFIC GROOVES for concert band | Grade 4

ZERO TO SIXTY for concert band | Grade 1.5

LEADING STAR (Fanfare) for concert band | Grade 4

NOW & FOREVER (Concert March) for concert band | Grade 2

FANFARE FOR THE GOLD for concert band | grade 2

Take a heart-pounding adventure into the minds of two base jumpers, who set a world record before safely landing on the ground. Fantastic musical imagery sets the mood for each section as the piece unfolds, keeping your audience on the edge of their seats. A stellar new work!

Terminal Velocity

This highly programmatic work tells the story of buccaneer naval warfare and the ghosts that linger to this day, haunting the seas and all who pass through them. After an evocative opening featuring numerous rattles, the music becomes aggressive and relentless as it portrays the credo-driven pirates and their attacks during the height of their power. Intense and extremely engaging!

Ghosts of the Lost Ship

The peaceful melodies of this beautiful lyrical work are an ideal way to showcase the musicality of your developing ensemble. Extremely modest ranges allow directors to focus on line, tone and musical maturity. Beautiful music that will move your audience deeply.

At Twilight (gr. 1) for concert band

A NEW LIGHT by Tyler S. Grant (Grade 1.5)

   Commissioned in honor of a band’s 75th anniversary, Epic Venture is a vibrant and colorful fanfare for young bands. While primarily based around a single melodic idea, the textures consistently change and grow in complexity. Beginning with a declarative fanfare, this work takes the listener on a musical journey across the Atlantic Ocean along with the early European settlers on their way to North America. The middle section introduces a new melodic idea while also reflecting on the material from before. The work gradually builds to the climactic ending that combines melodic fragments from the beginning and middle sections in an attempt to celebrate the settler’s long voyage to their new land!


Epic Venture (gr. 2) for concert band

    Every artist, whether young or experienced, strives for excellence in hopes of gaining the attention and respect of audiences both close to home and abroad. Those who are still maturing their voice pour lots of time, energy, and passion into their craft while waiting for that one opportunity, or person, that ultimately allows their voice to be heard. As someone who finds myself in this position regularly, I have felt both ends of the spectrum: struggling to find my voice in this world of many talented composers, and a strong sense-of-self after a rewarding experience or performance. Such can also be said for music ensembles across the world who pour the same time, energy, and passion into their rehearsals in hopes to one day “wow” audiences locally and abroad. It was in this same spirit that the work ‘Miles’ in the Sky was commissioned- for the first-ever middle school band from Alabama selected to perform at The Midwest Clinic. 

    The title, ‘Miles’ in the Sky, comes from the three main sources of inspiration for the piece- the first of which refers to the feeling of euphoria that one experiences when their hard work is recognized by notable figures in their field. The second meaning refers to the fact that, while writing this piece, I was at the peak of my travel season- flying to work with bands in various parts of the country and finding great inspiration while at a cruising altitude of several-thousand feet. The last (and most significant) meaning refers to the name of a former principal of the commissioning school whom has supported the bands in their pursuit of excellence for over 20 years. Whether it was through attending band concerts, chaperoning field-trips, providing financial resources, or just a quick word of encouragement, his passion for the arts manifested itself in the level of success that the ensembles have achieved under his administrative leadership.

'Miles' in the Sky (gr. 3) for concert band

From the Concord Chronicles (The Shot Heard Round the World)

In the world of road cycling, a paceline is one of the most foundational forms of group riding. It provides a unique social experience as the riders travel for long distances under intense conditions while collectively pushing through the wind in an effort to promote acceleration.

        Paceline is a 4-minute show piece designed to feature the virtuosic range and skills of a trombone soloist while accompanied by developing musicians in a scholastic ensemble. The opening of the work is a “warm-up” of sorts - introducing basic rhythms and ideas which are tossed back-and-forth between the band and soloist. As the piece develops, the rhythms and melodic motives become more complex while also settling into a steady groove that propels the soloist and ensemble forward. Sudden bursts from the ensemble represent the shifting of gears as the road becomes unsettling through many inclines, bends, and other obstacles. In short, the work encompasses the physical challenges of riding the paceline while also portraying the euphoria and thrill that comes from this intense activity. 

Paceline was commissioned by Jon Whitaker and a consortium of bands from all over the United States.

'Paceline' (gr. 3) for solo trombone and band - MIDI

Published by The FJH Music Company, Inc., 2018. 
Commissioned by the Mount View Middle School Band (Maryland). 
Grade 3

'Shimmering Joy' (gr. 3) for concert band

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Educators Association 
and premiered by the 2019 SDMEA Middle School All-State Band. 

Recorded by the South Dakota State University Wind Ensemble. 
Dr. Jake Wallace, conductor.

'Banshee Of The Badlands' (gr. 2.5) for concert band

A Glimpse of Winter (gr. 2) string orchestra

Tyler S. Grant has written numerous award-winning works for concert bands, marching bands and chamber groups; many of which have been performed across the world and by musicians of all levels. His wind band music is regularly found on Editor’s Choice List’s from various international music distributors in addition to being performed by various district and state-wide honor bands.  He regularly accepts commissions for new works and produces new publications for bands and chamber groups each year. Notable performance venues of his work include: The Midwest Clinic, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Carnegie Hall, and numerous state-wide, national, and international music conventions. In addition, Tyler regularly serves as guest conductor/clinician for school districts and honor bands at the elementary, junior-high, and high-school levels. His rehearsal style has been described as “engaging and energetic, sprinkled with humor and the occasional life lesson”. Tyler has contributed numerous interviews to articles in School Band & Orchestra Magazine, The Instrumentalist Magazine, and recently was a contributing author in Alfred Music Publishing Company’s Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development series.

     Tyler is currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Music at the University of Alabama. He holds membership in the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

Tyler S. Grant

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