About Stephen
Bio
Composer Stephen Ridley has written music for ABC's Academy Awards promos, HBO short films, animation reels and indie features. Stephen's unique sound is created by combining acoustic percussion, electronics and the traditional orchestra. He is based in Los Angeles and did his graduate work at UCLA, where he was a student of the late, great Jerry Goldsmith.
Stephen is also active in the world of concert and academic music. His works for percussion are published by C. Alan Publications, Mile9 Music and Keyboard Percussion Publications. Meteor, pitch/pulse and Animism for Prepared Timpani and Tape have enjoyed many performances, both domestic and international. Notable per- formances have taken place at NYU, UCLA, PASIC, Bands of America nationals, TMEA and Drum Corps International.
Currently, Stephen is focused on producing and recording his own works for strings and percussion, having delivered projects for HBO, Disney, MGM, and Fox Singapore.
Publishers
Performing Rights Organization
External Links
Stephen Ridley, composer / orchestrator