“Gary Kuo’s WINGSPAN is such a beautiful soaring addition to the repertoire for horn solo with wind ensemble. The solo part is simple to play, yet rich in fulfilling moments for both performer and audience. I highly recommend programming this piece in one of your upcoming concerts.”

Jeff Nelsen, Canadian Brass Hornist and Professor of Horn, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

“Gary Kuo has composed a truly beautiful solo piece for horn and wind ensemble. There is no doubt in my mind that WINGSPAN will become the most performed piece in its genre due to its soaring melodies and a general fun factor for both performer and audience. Bravo, Gary!”

David Griffin, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hornist and Professor of Horn, Roosevelt University

“Gary Kuo’s collaboration with our department has been nothing but a wonderful experience that will help us in our development, our recruiting, and our musical growth. His music has been very approachable, very musical, and has brought the exact kind of profile we needed.”

Elvin Rodriguez, Associate Chair, Department of Music, La Sierra University

“It’s been a privilege working closely with Professor Kuo on his composition FIGHTERS OF FATE. He is a wonderful violinist and composer, the utmost professional, and I’m a better musician today because of him.”

Giovanni Santos, Director of Wind and Percussion Studies, La Sierra University

“Thanks to Gary, my one-man show, SECRET IDENTITY CRISIS, had the high-energy opening I was looking for to get myself and the audience hooked right from the start. He provided me with exactly what I requested and even went above and beyond by customizing content for the production. Working with Gary was a delight and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again for future productions.”

Paul Yen, Actor and Writer

“I was very impressed with Gary Kuo’s work on the score. He did a beautiful job, in a timely manner, and I had no notes for his first and only pass.”

Tim Russ, Director, Ernesto’s Miracle

“Gary Kuo’s music for horn has a heroic resonance, yet heartfelt beauty that is indicative of the sincerity of his compositional process. If you are ever lucky enough to meet Gary, you will immediately see why he is so in touch with the pulse of the human spirit!”

Lanette Lopez Compton, Tulsa Symphony and Professor of Horn, Oklahoma State University

“Gary’s music is expertly designed and recorded with a wide-ranging emotional palette. We can always rely on his insight and creativity to provide us with what we need. It is why we entrust him with our programs year after year.”

Terry Walker, Music Supervisor, ABC Television

“Gary’s award-winning score for my film was key to its success. It served as another character, accompanying the viewer throughout the emotional journey of the story. His music was both beautiful and haunting.”

Anthony Volastro, Director, Another Night

“Gary Kuo’s compositional voice is genuine Americana, noble, nostalgic, and often deeply stirring. MOUNTAIN SPIRES, commissioned for premiere by the Messiah College Horn Studio at the 45th International Horn Symposium, is true to this style, bringing to mind scenes of snowy peaks awash in the glow of a clear morning sunrise.”

Mike Harcrow, Professor of Horn, Messiah College, PA

“Gary’s music is meaningful, accessible, and extremely well crafted. It is enjoyed by both the musicians who rehearse and perform it as well as the listening audience. I wish there were many more composers like Gary Kuo.”

Leo Walz, Conductor Emeritus, The Alhambra Orchestra, Professor of Music, Miami–Dade College, FL

“Sean and I wanted something unique for our wedding, so we asked Gary to compose the wedding processional. After speaking with us a few times to get a feel for what we wanted, Gary presented us with a piece that caused us both to well up the first time we heard it. PRINCESS FOR THE DAY still has that effect, years after we said, ‘I do.’”

Laura and Sean, Dallas, TX

“Gary is incredibly intuitive. While I often find myself struggling to communicate the tone and feeling I’d like the music to create within a project, Gary is always able to capture exactly what I want, with very few rewrites.”

Wen Ren, Director, An Inconvenient Stay, Cafe Glass