I am a seasoned musician and composer with a rich background in violin performance and musical direction, notably with Cirque du Soleil's Mystere. Over the years, I have expanded my expertise to include composing for film, TV, video games, and live theatrical productions, often using advanced music software like Ableton and Sibelius. I am passionate about creating music that brings stories to life across various platforms. Alongside my wife in Kavanah Productions, I have contributed to notable projects like Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci Demons, and Far Cry 4. When not immersed in music, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, camping, and collecting bow instruments from around the world.

Martin St-Pierre

I am a seasoned musician and composer with a rich background in violin performance and musical direction, notably with Cirque du Soleil's Mystere. Over the years, I have expanded my expertise to include composing for film, TV, video games, and live theatrical productions, often using advanced music software like Ableton and Sibelius. I am passionate about creating music that brings stories to life across various platforms. Alongside my wife in Kavanah Productions, I have contributed to notable projects like Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci Demons, and Far Cry 4. When not immersed in music, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, camping, and collecting bow instruments from around the world.

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I am a seasoned musician and composer with a rich background in violin performance and musical direction, notably with Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere. Over the years, I have expanded my expertise to include composing for film, TV, video games, and live theatrical productions, often using advanced music software like Ableton and Sibelius.

I am passionate about creating music that brings stories to life across various platforms. Alongside my wife in Kavanah Productions, I have contributed to notable projects like Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci Demons, and Far Cry 4. When not immersed in music, I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, camping, and collecting bow instruments from around the world.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Musician at Cirque Du Soleil (Mystere)
January 1, 2007 - June 21, 2024
Performed as a Violin soloist and served as Assistant Musical Director from 2010 to early 2021. Worked as a consultant for the music software Ableton used in the show and created sheet music utilizing Sibelius software.
Composer, Music Director, and Lead Sound at Kavanah Productions
January 1, 2005 - June 21, 2024
Co-founded a company to create music for film, TV, video games, and live theatrical productions. Recorded instruments and voices for renowned TV shows and films such as Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci Demons, Hotel Artemis, and Alpha. Composed for films like The Frozen Theater and Saule, and recorded music for video games including SOCOM 4, Dark Void, and Far Cry 4. Wrote music for stage productions including NBT's Choreographer Showcase and Cirque Du Soleil's One Night for One Drop.
Orchestrator, Score Coordinator, and Co-Producer at Ilsley’s Music
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Managed creative flow for Hollywood composer Christopher Young by ghostwriting music cues, coordinating recording sessions for musicians, singers, and orchestras. Contributed to scores for films such as The Grudge 1 & 2, Spiderman 3, Beauty Shop, Ghost Rider, and Untraceable.
Musician at Cirque Du Soleil (Varekai)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Served as violin soloist and portrayed an on-stage character during the opening and another act of the show.
Musician at Cheval Theatre (Cheval)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Performed as violin soloist and on-stage character in a side project of Cirque du Soleil's director of creation Gilles Ste-Croix.
Freelance Musician and Teacher at Self-Employed
January 1, 1992 - June 21, 2024
Freelanced in professional symphony orchestras, directed a youth symphony, conducted choir concerts with chamber orchestras, maintained a private violin teaching studio, and lectured at universities.
Musician at Cirque du Soleil (Mystere)
January 1, 2007 - June 16, 2024
Performed as a violin soloist and served as Assistant Musical Director from 2010 to early 2021. Acted as a consultant for the music software Ableton used in the show and created sheet music using Sibelius.
Composer, Music Director, and Lead Sound at Kavanah Productions
January 1, 2005 - June 16, 2024
Created music for film, TV, video games, and live theatrical productions. Recorded instruments and voices for shows like Battlestar Galactica, Da Vinci Demons, Hotel Artemis, and Alpha. Composed for films like The Frozen Theater, Saule, and shorts such as Papa Voodoo and Blunt. Contributed to video games including SOCOM 4, Dark Void, and Far Cry 4. Wrote music for stage productions including NBT’s A Choreographer Showcase and Cirque du Soleil’s One Night for One Drop.
Orchestrator, Score Coordinator, and Co-Producer at Ilsley’s Music
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Oversaw creative flow for Hollywood Composer Christopher Young, ghostwrote music cues, and coordinated recording sessions for musicians, singers, and orchestras. Worked on scores for films such as The Grudge 1 & 2, Spiderman 3, Beauty Shop, Ghost Rider, and Untraceable.
Musician at Cirque du Soleil (Varekai)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Violin soloist and on-stage character during the opening and other acts.
Musician at Cheval Theatre (Cheval)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Violin soloist and on-stage character in a show directed by Gilles Ste-Croix.
Freelance Musician and Teacher at Self-Employed
January 1, 1992 - June 16, 2024
Freelanced in professional symphony orchestras around Montreal. Artistic director of a Youth Symphony (OSJPF) from 1996 to 2001. Conducted choir concerts with chamber orchestra. Maintained a private violin teaching studio. Delivered lectures at Universite de Montreal and University of Iowa.

Education

Certificate in film scoring at UCLA extension
September 10, 2001 - May 1, 2002
Concert Diploma in Violin at Concordia University
January 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995
Master in violin performance at University of Montreal
September 5, 1990 - May 1, 2000
Master in Violin Performance at Universite de Montreal
January 1, 1990 - May 1, 1992
Concert Diploma in Violin at Concordia University
January 1, 1994 - May 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other