Composer, performer, and researcher with a PhD in Composition and Sound Creation (Université de Montréal). Experienced across concert music, film, theatre, electroacoustic and acousmatic composition, orchestration, cross-cultural projects, recording, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Works as an original music composer and sound designer for film, theatre, documentary, and digital media, combining live performance on regional string instruments with sophisticated audio production, MIDI programming, and detailed orchestration.

Showan Tavakol

Composer, performer, and researcher with a PhD in Composition and Sound Creation (Université de Montréal). Experienced across concert music, film, theatre, electroacoustic and acousmatic composition, orchestration, cross-cultural projects, recording, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Works as an original music composer and sound designer for film, theatre, documentary, and digital media, combining live performance on regional string instruments with sophisticated audio production, MIDI programming, and detailed orchestration.

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Composer, performer, and researcher with a PhD in Composition and Sound Creation (Université de Montréal). Experienced across concert music, film, theatre, electroacoustic and acousmatic composition, orchestration, cross-cultural projects, recording, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Works as an original music composer and sound designer for film, theatre, documentary, and digital media, combining live performance on regional string instruments with sophisticated audio production, MIDI programming, and detailed orchestration.

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Work Experience

Composer & Artistic Director at Ultradition (Montreal)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Artistic direction and composition for Ultradition (2026). Leads creative planning, musical development, and production-oriented collaboration within a contemporary music context.
Composer at Epiphenomenon
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composed musical material for Epiphenomenon (2024), contributing original composition work for the project.
Theatre collaboration (composer) at L du Deluge (Montreal)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborative theatre project in Montreal (2022), contributing compositional work as part of the production.
Co-composer & Performer at Echos des Montagnes (Analekta Records)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Co-composer and performer for Echos des Montagnes (2021) released on Analekta Records. Participated both in composition and performance work.
Original Film Music Composer at Manuscripts Don't Burn
January 1, 2013 - Present
Composed original music for the film Manuscripts Don't Burn (2013), supporting the audiovisual narrative through original soundtrack work.

Education

PhD in Composition and Sound Creation at Université de Montréal
January 11, 2030 - July 19, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment