Composing Music
“What kind of music do you write?” That’s a tricky question, and some composers tie themselves in knots trying to answer it. When asked, I reply, “I write classical music,” with calm, direct, confidence. (But I had to first practise in front of a mirror!)
I began composing at the age of 16, and have been writing music ever since. My works are firmly rooted in Western traditions, and are sometimes based on historical models. Stylistically, my music is tonal – but over the years I have cultivated a fluid and chromatic vocabulary that I like to think is rather distinctive. Mostly, I write choral music and songs, but I have also created instrumental works for chamber ensembles or orchestra. My music is rarely virtuosic, although it demands a high level of precision from performers. (So they tell me.)
My compositions have been performed and broadcast in Canada, the USA, the UK and Europe. Some have been commercially recorded, for the Centrediscs, Furiant, Echiquier and Toreador labels.
I am a member of the Canadian Music Centre, and most of my scores are available there. Click here for a complete catalogue of my works and recorded samples.
For information on my Centrediscs CDs, Colin Eatock: Choral and Orchestral Music, and Colin Eatock: Chamber Music, click here.
I began composing at the age of 16, and have been writing music ever since. My works are firmly rooted in Western traditions, and are sometimes based on historical models. Stylistically, my music is tonal – but over the years I have cultivated a fluid and chromatic vocabulary that I like to think is rather distinctive. Mostly, I write choral music and songs, but I have also created instrumental works for chamber ensembles or orchestra. My music is rarely virtuosic, although it demands a high level of precision from performers. (So they tell me.)
My compositions have been performed and broadcast in Canada, the USA, the UK and Europe. Some have been commercially recorded, for the Centrediscs, Furiant, Echiquier and Toreador labels.
I am a member of the Canadian Music Centre, and most of my scores are available there. Click here for a complete catalogue of my works and recorded samples.
For information on my Centrediscs CDs, Colin Eatock: Choral and Orchestral Music, and Colin Eatock: Chamber Music, click here.
