My name is Harriet Steinke and I am a composer and writer from Detroit, Michigan. Welcome to my website!

On my site you will find updates on my creative projects and an ongoing portfolio of my music and writing. If you want to hear my music go straight to my music page or scroll down for some of my favorites performances of my work.

I have degrees in music and english and my music is very influenced by my love of language. I also write poems, articles, and my favorite creative projects are ones when I’m dealing with music and words. My composer-work is supplemented by several years of professional experience in the non-profit sector, and I have worked with several organizations in artistic planning, education, development, operations, and grant writing.

My last name, Steinke, is two syllables [stine-kee] and it rhymes with “Pine Tree.” To stay in touch with me and my projects, sign up for my email news letter. If you came here looking for something that you can’t find, please send me an email. I’d love to hear from you.

Harrietlehre for orchestra

Yale Philharmonia & Ryan Tani, conductor

Hymnal: X. I am the dreamer songs for voice and chamber ensemble

Molly Yuko McGuire, voice & Sam Hollister, conductor

Strange Lights for alto saxophone and piano

Susan Fancher, alto saxophone & Inara Zandmane, piano

Door in the Mountain for singing marimba player

Sijia Huang, marimba & voice

Rituals for clarinet and piano

Lisa Moore, piano & Lloyd Van’t Hoff, clarinet

Six Miniatures for guitar and bass: I. Exposition

Colin Davin, guitar & Benjamin de Kock, bass