b.1986
Calgary, AB
Garrett Krause is an award-winning composer and pianist with a distinct voice in choral and orchestral music, blending classical technique with vivid text painting and narrative form. Recognized nationally for both choral and orchestral compositions and regularly commissioned by choirs, and instrumental groups. Committed to writing accessible yet emotionally resonant music that connects with both performers and audiences. He is a graduate of the University of Calgary.
Selected Awards/Honours
Canada 150 Composition Competition, Canadian Chamber Choir
“The Maple” - SATB choir divisi a cappella
Marilyn Perkins Award in Music, Calgary Foundation
“Celebrate Canada” Composition Competition, PEI Symphony Orchestra
“Where Pines and Maples Grow” - Orchestra - 2-2-2-2/4-3-3-1/Timpani/Percussion/Strings
Don Wright Award in Practical Instrumental Arranging, University of Calgary
Helen and F.R. Graham Award, University of Calgary
Second Place, Creative Composer Competition, Conservatory Canada
“Nautical Voyage” - Solo Piano
Education
Bachelor of Music in Composition, with Distinction,
University of Calgary, 2008-2015
Studied with Allan Gordon Bell, David Eagle, Laurie Radford
ARCT in Piano Performance, Royal Conservatory of Music, 2012
