Frank Horvat

Born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1974, Frank Horvat is an award-winning and critically acclaimed composer and pianist. From performing in classical recitals to playing in rock bands, Frank maintains an active schedule of performances of his own compositions and the works of others in Canada and abroad. His portfolio of compositions consists of chamber, electronic, music theatre, film, and large ensemble works. His music has been featured on TV networks like the CBC & Bravo and a variety of radio stations around the world. Released in June ’07, his debut recording, “I’ll Be Good”, features thirteen original compositions for solo piano performed by Frank himself.

A graduate of the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto and the Royal Conservatory of Music, Frank is also very active within the field of music education. Along with maintaining a busy private teaching studio working with piano, theory, and composition students, Frank is also the director of an after-school music program at the Karen Kain School of the Arts in Toronto.  He also regularly conducts workshops and master classes, adjudicates festivals, and authors articles on music education.  Frank is a proud member of the College of Theory Examiners for the Royal Conservatory of Music, Provincial Council member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Alliance of Canadian New Music Projects and Lakeshore Arts.

Residing in Toronto with his wife, Frank is also passionate about social issues related to poverty and the environment.