Neely Bruce

Neely Bruce
Neely Bruce at the piano, 2025
Background information
Born(1944-01-21)January 21, 1944
Memphis
Occupation(s)Musician, Composer, Scholar
InstrumentPiano
Websitewww.neelybrucemusic.com

(Frank) Neely Bruce (born January 21, 1944) is an American composer, conductor, pianist, and scholar of American music. He is the composer of over 800 works including three full-length operas. Currently, he is John Spencer Camp Professor of Music and American Studies at Wesleyan University, where he has taught since 1974.