Steven Stark

Steven Stark began composing at the age of 15 and received his first professional commission at the age of 17. He began writing songs at the age of 19, co-founding the Oklahoma City college art pop band The Empty Suits while also earning his degree in music composition from Oklahoma City University. After a stint in Austin, TX, playing both as an electric cellist with Paper Airplane and as a solo artist, he returned to Oklahoma City and joined the rock group The Fellowship Students. He has also toured as a guitarist and cellist with The Starlight Mints and the Lovely Sparrows. As a session musician Steven has recorded cello and guitar tracks for numerous artists including Green River Ordinance, Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne. Steven is also the principal cellist of the Oklahoma Haydn Festival Orchestra. As a composer he has received many commissions and performances by professional and educational organizations. He has scored two films, featured at the deadCENTER Film Festival in Oklahoma City and the Arizona International Film Festival. As a songwriter and recording artist, Steven has released several solo albums.

Website: http://www.stevenstarkmusic.com