Frank Horvat
Instrument(s) Taught: PIANO, THEORY
Membership Status: Active
Branch: Central Toronto
Area: Etobicoke
Tel: 416-354-2633
E-mail: contactme@frankhorvat.com
Web site: www.frankhorvat.com
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 internationally. Released in June '07, his debut recording, "I'll Be Good", features thirteen original compositions for solo piano performed by Frank himself. This was followed by a 28-stop concert tour including performances at NuitBlanche (Toronto) and The Works Art and Design Festival (Edmonton). Frank's followup CD, "A Little Dark Music", released on Earth Hour 2010 is inspired by environmental themes. A portion of the sale of this CD is being donated to WWF. From March 2010 to April 2011, Frank presented "The Green Keys Tour", a 60+ city concert tour across Canada and the US that showcased eco-friendly behaviour.
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 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, second Vice President of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, and Vice President of the Board of Directors for Lakeshore Arts.
Residing in South Etobicoke/Mimico with his wife, Frank is also passionate about social issues related to poverty and the environment.
