Steve DeDoes has amassed an unusual list of credits across the spectrum of music, show business, media production, and commercial presentation.

• Stage & Live Performance.  Steve has written and produced entire stage musicals (1999's "www.HolidaySpirit.com" for Oakland University, 1998's "Arm In Arm" for Eastern Michigan University, and his own "You're Nothing Without Me," in 1997); served as music director/pianist for Second City, Meadowbrook Theatre, Purple Rose Theatre Company, the national tour of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (with the Osmonds & Jodi Benson), the Chenille Sisters, and countless other acts, shows, and comedians; and appeared as a featured guest artist at many venues and with performing groups throughout the Midwest.
• Broadcast.  Steve has produced complete radio and television advertisements (the "Vast Difference at the GEM Theatre," "Little Professor Book Company," "Lodi Farms") in addition to composing and producing numerous musical themes that have been used for broadcast programs (NPR's "Decision '96," WJR's "Internet Advisor").  He has appeared on television as a performer (most recently "Backstage Pass"), going back many years.  His CD "Steve DeDoes' Corporate Projections," is published by music library GMP and has been used in countless commercial presentations by industry producers.
• Soundtracks, Scores, and Highlights.  One of Steve's favorite projects was composing the musical score and producing the complex sound effects of Jeff Daniels' smash 1994 play, "The Vast Difference."  Some other notable musical highlights include the complete musical score for Brian Adler's (Turner Entertainment Group) 1995 film "Growing Apart;" concert premieres of Steve's serious compositions "Christmas Gloria" (1998) and "Fanfare for the Common Market (1997); the songs and complete score for Flint Youth Theatre's original production "Growing Up Female" (believe it or not !); Billboard Magazine recognition of "Magic In The Night," a theme song for the Doug Henning Magic Show; and collaboration with harpist Kerstin Allvin on "Origins," where Steve's contributions as producer/composer/keyboardist helped that CD reach Top Ten Airplay in 1988.
  testimonials:  Jeff Daniels  |  Second City  |  Flint Youth Theatre
  Jeff Daniels' "The Vast Difference" at the Gem Theatre
  (hear the 60-sec. version, produced by SDMP for radio advertisement, featuring Ernie Harwell !)

• Artist In Residence, Oakland University, fall 1999.  Produced an original stage show ("www.holidayspirit.com"), developed a new theatrical orientation for one of the performing ensembles of the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, and concurrently served OU's professional Meadowbrook Theatre as music director/pianist.
• Artist in Residence, Eastern Michigan University, winter 1998.  Developed the complete musical score and co-produced the show "Arm In Arm," based on a book by R.Charlip.  Provided musical direction, keyboard and recorded accompaniment, and sound design.
• Invited Lecturer:  Wayne State University Music Department, fall 1998.  Presented to WSU students the lecture "Creative Horizons:  Artists and Interconnections," consisting of formal perspectives on being an artist and tackling the modern challenges of reaching audiences.

Once Upon a Time
Steve was a trombonist of "minor note" - serving as principal trombonist of the Pontiac-Oakland Symphony (1978-84), winner of the Concerto Contest at Oakland University (1980), and working with name performers, shows, and events.

Steve also enjoyed some success in athletics, going back to when he was an all-conference quarterback in high school (1970's).  Since appearing in a charity basketball game with former NBA stars (like George "IceMan" Gervin, right) in 1992, his competitive fires have to be stoked in "old man" games. He hasn't picked up that horn in years...but he still can put the rock in the rim (when left unguarded).

"Ice" sez: "Steve can still play... piano, that is !"

And these days, Steve devotes a lot of his time to helping youth achieve the highest level of their performances in sports and in music.  He commits countless hours to youth sports, including the baseball organization he founded (the Huron Heat); and through his musical endeavors, has a legacy in stage and studio productions that involve young performers. hear "(The More I) Need To Know" in Real Audio featuring the kids of "The Future Voices of Change"

visit Unknown Legacy Records on MP3.com to hear & download
some of Steve's previously-released songs & singles from smash albums & productions

copyright 2002 S.DeDoes/Full Score & 7 Music, Inc., and various publishers