Stephen J. Solook, D.M.A.

Percussionist and new music specialist Stephen Solook is based in Buffalo, NY. In 2021, he was a finalist for Artist of the Year from Art Services Inc. Spark Awards, received top awards in The Vibraphone Projects composition competition, and received a New York State Council on the Arts Individual Award to compose a large composition for speaking vibraphonist. Dr. Solook teaches percussion at Buffalo State University, is a dance accompanist for the University at Buffalo Dance Department, works for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as an extra and teaching artist, and is in the duo Aurora Borealis (for voice and percussion). His compositions are published by Bachovich Music Publications. Steve can be heard on Bridge, Vortex, and Mode record labels, and is the on-screen talent for the popular “Standard of Excellence” snare drum series. His research is on developing the vibraphone, and the cross intersection of dyslexia and music learning processes. 

For further information, visit his personal website: www.stephensolook.com