Colgan Berard is a Gold Medal winning Composer from the Denver area, where he has studied composition from Emmy winning composer Charles Denler. His four-movement Neoclassical suite for piano and strings, Reflections Aloft, was recorded with members of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and won a prestigious Gold Medal in the Global Music Awards. He has also written numerous pieces for solo piano, chamber ensembles, full orchestra, concert band, and choir, as well as hybrid cinematic-sounding pieces and short films.

Colgan Berard

Colgan Berard is a Gold Medal winning Composer from the Denver area, where he has studied composition from Emmy winning composer Charles Denler. His four-movement Neoclassical suite for piano and strings, Reflections Aloft, was recorded with members of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and won a prestigious Gold Medal in the Global Music Awards. He has also written numerous pieces for solo piano, chamber ensembles, full orchestra, concert band, and choir, as well as hybrid cinematic-sounding pieces and short films.

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Colgan Berard is a Gold Medal winning Composer from the Denver area, where he has studied composition from Emmy winning composer Charles Denler.

His four-movement Neoclassical suite for piano and strings, Reflections Aloft, was recorded with members of the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and won a prestigious Gold Medal in the Global Music Awards.

He has also written numerous pieces for solo piano, chamber ensembles, full orchestra, concert band, and choir, as well as hybrid cinematic-sounding pieces and short films.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Tutor at Colorado Christian University
September 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
One-on-one instruction in music theory and practice; scheduling, communication, problem-solving.
French Horn Sectional Coaching at Colorado Christian University
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Group/one-on-one instruction, communication, problem-solving, lesson planning.
French Horn Sectional Coaching at Colorado Christian University
August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Group/one-on-one instruction, communication, problem-solving, lesson planning.
Warehouse Associate at Zamzows Lawn, Garden & Pet
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Warehouse organization, shelf stocking, carryout, equipment operation, customer assistance.
Warehouse Associate at Zamzows Lawn, Garden & Pet
May 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Warehouse organization, shelf stocking, carryout, equipment operation, customer assistance.
Ranch Maintenance Worker at Dan Gillis, DVM
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
General labor, repairs, equipment operation, independent task completion.
Ranch Maintenance Worker at Dan Gillis, DVM
May 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
General labor, repairs, equipment operation, independent task completion.
French Horn Sectional Coach at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Group/One-on-one instruction, communication, problem-solving, lesson planning
French Horn Sectional Coach at Self-Employed / Freelance
August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Group/One-on-one instruction, communication, problem-solving, lesson planning

Education

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Composition and Horn Performance with Conducting Certificate at Colorado Christian University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Cole Valley Christian School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Music in Composition and Horn Performance with Conducting Certificate at Colorado Christian University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
High School Diploma at Cole Valley Christian School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

ASCAP Membership
January 1, 2024 - May 22, 2026
Conducting Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
ASCAP Membership
January 1, 2024 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education