Stephen Burian is a member of several local orchestras including the Warren Symphony, Pontiac-Oakland Symphony and the Rochester Symphony. He also performs chamber music regularly with the LMB Brass Quintet and the Woodward Corridor Musicians. His horn teachers include Denise Tryon, Sue Mutter, Willard Zirk, Janine Gaboury and Jack Saunders.
Stephen holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Central Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in conducting from Michigan State. He teaches music classes at CASA and is an adjunct instructor at Rochester College. 
In addition to performing and teaching the horn, Steve is the Music Director of The Dodworth Saxhorn Band, a civil war brass band, and the Orchard Lake Community Orchestra.

Hobbies/Interests
Cooking, reading, and architecture

Quote or Philosophy
I am commited to guiding students in their pursuit of music at all levels and abilities. Music study is personal and has unique meaning for every student. A good private instructor will recognize and identify the individual needs of each student, and design and instructional plan to address each of them. Private lessons are successful when they are meaningful, challenging, and fun.

Books & Materials Needed:
-First two years: your band method book and additional materials from the teacher. 
-Intermediate students: Rubank Horn Method, Books 1 & 2 (Elementary and Intermediate) and Concert and Contest collection of solos for horn. 
-Advanced students:  Kopprasch 60 Studies and Farkas The Art of French Horn Playing 
-All students should purchase a slim (1/2 or 1 inch) 3-ring binder to help keep materials organized.