STEVEN J. PYTER'S PROXIMA B WINS THE 2022 NBA'S YOUNG BAND COMPOSITION CONTEST

Where in the galaxy, other than Earth, could human life survive?

Proxima B may be the answer to this cosmic question. The planet orbits the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, which is the closest star to our Sun. First discovered in 2016, NASA says, “The exoplanet is at a distance from its star that allows temperatures mild enough for liquid water to pool on its surface.”

Journey over four light years to the twin star system of Alpha Centauri in this adventurous new piece for the developing concert band! Hear and feel the excitement and danger of traveling beyond our solar system to Proxima B in this sci-fi inspired, cinematic-style concert work that is sure to capture the imagination of performers and audiences alike!

Steven Pyter is a music educator, composer, and arranger from the Chicago area. Throughout his career, he has taught a variety of instrumental, vocal, and general music classes at the high school level.

Steven received his Bachelor of Music degree from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb) and his Master of Music

Education Degree with teacher certification from VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, IL). His compositions and arrangements are available internationally and have been performed at concerts and festivals throughout the United States, including the Midwest Clinic Band and Orchestra Conference. He has published concert works through Alfred, C. Alan, FJH, Grand Mesa, and Wingert-Jones.

For more information, please visit SpyterMusic.com .