R. Scott Whittington

R. Scott Whittington is a graduate of the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, where he pursued studies in arranging, orchestration and music pedagogy. Scott received the prestigious Phil Nimmons jazz award during this time. He has been actively engaged in adult and youth music education for over 30 years, in the instrumental and vocal fields. Scott is a published and frequently-commissioned composer in the United States and Canada. He has written over 120 compositions, including works for symphony orchestra, string orchestra, concert band, jazz orchestra, choir, popular song, and the stage. His work has a contemporary and fresh feel to it, with a leaning toward strong melody and catchy rhythmic content. Scott is also an avid piano/vocal interpreter of jazz standards and French and Italian popular vocal music. He is a member of the Canadian League of Composers (CLC) and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN).