Composer | Arranger | Conductor | Trumpet Virtuoso | Music Visionary Ignite the stage. Electrify the field. Elevate your project with the ultimate soundtrack. Steve Martin is a powerhouse multi-genre composer and creative force who's been crafting unforgettable musical experiences for over 30 years. From pulse-pounding competitive marching band shows and explosive percussion ensembles to soaring concert band masterpieces, jazz grooves, pep anthems, drum & bugle corps intensity, musical theater magic, and vocal ensemble elegance—Steve delivers music that moves audiences, creates a brand, and wins championships. As former owner and CEO of GPG Music, he built a powerhouse catalog of cutting-edge works for concert band, string orchestra, percussion, and elite marching programs nationwide. Today, he's a sought-after clinician, designer, and consultant, collaborating with top high school and university bands across the U.S. to create custom, competition-crushing shows and concert literature that stands out. A passionate trumpet player and dynamic conductor, Steve stays in the thick of the action—performing, leading ensembles, and inspiring the next generation from the podium and the stage. His credentials? Rock-solid: Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Education – Arizona State University Master of Musical Arts in Conducting – University of Nevada, Reno Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – California State University, Fresno Milestones that define his fire: - Premiered his breakout concert band work High Regard (2004), honoring mentors who shaped his artistry - Composed and produced the full cinematic score for the independent feature film Compadres (2005) - Founded GPG Music, a superstar player in the realm of scholastic music publications, and grew the company over 20 years. - Decades of commissions, arrangements, and drill designs for nationally acclaimed, award-winning programs Proud member of the College Band Directors National Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. What clients love most? Steve is relentlessly cooperative, fiercely self-driven, and obsessively committed to perfection. He doesn't stop until every note, every transition, every moment is exactly right—and your vision is brought to life better than you imagined. Ready to elevate your program with music that's bold, polished, and unforgettable? Let's create something extraordinary. Contact Steve today.

Steve Martin

Composer | Arranger | Conductor | Trumpet Virtuoso | Music Visionary Ignite the stage. Electrify the field. Elevate your project with the ultimate soundtrack. Steve Martin is a powerhouse multi-genre composer and creative force who's been crafting unforgettable musical experiences for over 30 years. From pulse-pounding competitive marching band shows and explosive percussion ensembles to soaring concert band masterpieces, jazz grooves, pep anthems, drum & bugle corps intensity, musical theater magic, and vocal ensemble elegance—Steve delivers music that moves audiences, creates a brand, and wins championships. As former owner and CEO of GPG Music, he built a powerhouse catalog of cutting-edge works for concert band, string orchestra, percussion, and elite marching programs nationwide. Today, he's a sought-after clinician, designer, and consultant, collaborating with top high school and university bands across the U.S. to create custom, competition-crushing shows and concert literature that stands out. A passionate trumpet player and dynamic conductor, Steve stays in the thick of the action—performing, leading ensembles, and inspiring the next generation from the podium and the stage. His credentials? Rock-solid: Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Education – Arizona State University Master of Musical Arts in Conducting – University of Nevada, Reno Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – California State University, Fresno Milestones that define his fire: - Premiered his breakout concert band work High Regard (2004), honoring mentors who shaped his artistry - Composed and produced the full cinematic score for the independent feature film Compadres (2005) - Founded GPG Music, a superstar player in the realm of scholastic music publications, and grew the company over 20 years. - Decades of commissions, arrangements, and drill designs for nationally acclaimed, award-winning programs Proud member of the College Band Directors National Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. What clients love most? Steve is relentlessly cooperative, fiercely self-driven, and obsessively committed to perfection. He doesn't stop until every note, every transition, every moment is exactly right—and your vision is brought to life better than you imagined. Ready to elevate your program with music that's bold, polished, and unforgettable? Let's create something extraordinary. Contact Steve today.

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Composer | Arranger | Conductor | Trumpet Virtuoso | Music Visionary

Ignite the stage. Electrify the field. Elevate your project with the ultimate soundtrack.

Steve Martin is a powerhouse multi-genre composer and creative force who’s been crafting unforgettable musical experiences for over 30 years. From pulse-pounding competitive marching band shows and explosive percussion ensembles to soaring concert band masterpieces, jazz grooves, pep anthems, drum & bugle corps intensity, musical theater magic, and vocal ensemble elegance—Steve delivers music that moves audiences, creates a brand, and wins championships.

As former owner and CEO of GPG Music, he built a powerhouse catalog of cutting-edge works for concert band, string orchestra, percussion, and elite marching programs nationwide. Today, he’s a sought-after clinician, designer, and consultant, collaborating with top high school and university bands across the U.S. to create custom, competition-crushing shows and concert literature that stands out.

A passionate trumpet player and dynamic conductor, Steve stays in the thick of the action—performing, leading ensembles, and inspiring the next generation from the podium and the stage.

His credentials? Rock-solid:

Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Music Education – Arizona State University
Master of Musical Arts in Conducting – University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – California State University, Fresno

Milestones that define his fire:

  • Premiered his breakout concert band work High Regard (2004), honoring mentors who shaped his artistry
  • Composed and produced the full cinematic score for the independent feature film Compadres (2005)
  • Founded GPG Music, a superstar player in the realm of scholastic music publications, and grew the company over 20 years.
  • Decades of commissions, arrangements, and drill designs for nationally acclaimed, award-winning programs

Proud member of the College Band Directors National Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

What clients love most? Steve is relentlessly cooperative, fiercely self-driven, and obsessively committed to perfection. He doesn’t stop until every note, every transition, every moment is exactly right—and your vision is brought to life better than you imagined.

Ready to elevate your program with music that’s bold, polished, and unforgettable? Let’s create something extraordinary. Contact Steve today.

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