Stephen Bulla

Stephen Bulla is an American composer and musician best known compositions for the United States Marine Band and The Salvation Army.

[3][4] Upon Bulla's retirement from the Marine band, John Williams cited him as "one of the most accomplished musicians of his generation.

[6][7] Bulla composed musical scores for the Discovery Channel for NASA documentaries,[2] and for the PBS series In Performance at the White House.

[5] Bulla has written many pieces exclusively for The Salvation Army, including the New York Staff Band.

[8] Bulla conducted the National Capital Band of The Salvation Army for fifteen years, and thirteen years as music director of New England Brass Band and Brass Of The Potomac.

Stephen Bulla (left) and John Williams .