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Don Macdonald (born 1966) composition credits include music for theatre, dance, published vocal arrangements and forays into everything from jazz and electronica to commissions for contemporary classical music. He has written soundtracks to over 50 film and television productions and has received numerous awards for his soundtracks including 3 Leo Awards and the Gerardmer Film Festival Award for “Best Score”.

Don has been active as a choral singer since a very young age and as a result many of his works use voice in some way. His two-hour commissioned opera, “KHAOS” received a highlighted performance at the 2013 Opera America Conference and his choral works have been performed and recorded by many fine ensembles including Rajaton, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, the Cornell University Glee Club, and Elektra Women’s Choir. His published choral works are available from ECS, G.Schirmer and Cypress.

Don lives in Nelson, BC Canada and teaches at the Selkirk College Contemporary Music and Technology Program.

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I’m excited to announce that my new album of jazz vocal songs (7 originals and 3 covers) will be released to all streaming platforms on Sept 5th. The album features me on voice, violin and alto saxophone with a tremendous band: David Restivo (piano), Mike Rud (guitar), Joel Fountain (drums), […]
New vocal jazz album in the works

Last September I had the privilege of recording with some of my very good friends who are all faculty at the Selkirk College Music and Technology Program in Nelson, BC. Over the course of 2 days we recorded ten songs – two jazz standards and 8 of my originals. The […]
VOCES8 Foundation – Lyyra

I am beyond thrilled that the new choral super group Lyyra has chosen my composition “When the Earth Stands Still” for its premiere recording. Lyyra was created by The VOCES8 Foundation to build support and visibility for upper voices and their potential. Lyyra is the only professional six-voice women’s a […]