Curtis Bryant's music has been praised for being "immediately attractive and accessible, with an emphasis on beauty of sound, simplicity of means, and expression of feeling" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). His music is solidly tonal in style, often employing modal harmonies which display influences from blues and jazz. Curtis Bryant has composed in a wide range of media, including orchestra, opera, chamber music, and art song. He has also scored over fifty works for film and television. Bryant has received seven Emmy nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). He currently teaches at Georgia State University School of Music. Recent works include an opera ZABETTE, a song cycle THE LAUGHING MONKEYS OF GRAVITY, and music for the film THE ROLE.