I’m Cat Hiltz, a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with 25 years of on-stage, screen, and studio experience. I’ve created original scores for Hallmark and CTV, served as Musical Director for theatrical productions, and shared the stage with artists like Tegan and Sara, Jill Barber, and the Arts Club Theatre Company. I work as a self-employed producer and performer, building tracks for artists including Xana, Kris Tina Lao, Hyenas, August Winter, Sara Burton, and Britt AM. I’ve produced in Capsule Studios as an in-house engineer, mentored with SOCAN’s Screen Composer Lab, and contributed to projects across North America, Europe, and Asia, always aiming to celebrate human storytelling through music.

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I’m Cat Hiltz, a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with 25 years of on-stage, screen, and studio experience. I’ve created original scores for Hallmark and CTV, served as Musical Director for theatrical productions, and shared the stage with artists like Tegan and Sara, Jill Barber, and the Arts Club Theatre Company. I work as a self-employed producer and performer, building tracks for artists including Xana, Kris Tina Lao, Hyenas, August Winter, Sara Burton, and Britt AM. I’ve produced in Capsule Studios as an in-house engineer, mentored with SOCAN’s Screen Composer Lab, and contributed to projects across North America, Europe, and Asia, always aiming to celebrate human storytelling through music.

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I’m Cat Hiltz, a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist with 25 years of on-stage, screen, and studio experience. I’ve created original scores for Hallmark and CTV, served as Musical Director for theatrical productions, and shared the stage with artists like Tegan and Sara, Jill Barber, and the Arts Club Theatre Company.

I work as a self-employed producer and performer, building tracks for artists including Xana, Kris Tina Lao, Hyenas, August Winter, Sara Burton, and Britt AM. I’ve produced in Capsule Studios as an in-house engineer, mentored with SOCAN’s Screen Composer Lab, and contributed to projects across North America, Europe, and Asia, always aiming to celebrate human storytelling through music.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Composer / Music Producer / Multi-instrumentalist at Independent / Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Notable works include composing original scores for Hallmark and CTV; Musical Director for theatrical productions; performing with Tegan and Sara, Jill Barber, and Arts Club Theatre Company; producing tracks for Xana, Kris Tina Lao, Hyenas, August Winter, Sara Burton, Britt AM; in-house producer and engineer at Capsule Studios; assistant engineer to Howard Rekopp; involvement with SOCAN Screen Composer Lab.
Musical Director at Here, Here: Songs We Sing for Home / Little Chamber Music Society
February 1, 2025 - Present
Musical Director for theatrical productions and chamber works; coordination of performers and rehearsal schedules.
Bass Player at Tegan and Sara / Warner Records
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Bass on 'Hey, I’m Just Like You' (2019) for Tegan and Sara; performed with high-profile artists and bands.
Musician / Performer at Jill Barber; Rae Spoon; Matthew V; Ian Browne; Arts Club Theatre Company
January 1, 2002 - Present
Performed with Jill Barber, Rae Spoon, Matthew V, Ian Browne and others; contributed to live performances and studio sessions; involved in in-ear monitoring and live sound.
In-house Producer & Engineer at Capsule Studios
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced tracks for Xana, Kris Tina Lao, Hyenas, August Winter, Sara Burton, Britt AM; assisted engineer to Howard Rekopp, Jane Aurora; liaised with ARC program (2022, 2023, 2025).
SOCAN Screen Composer's Lab Participant at SOCAN Screen Composer's Lab
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Participant in SOCAN Screen Composer Lab; engaged with screen music development and related activities.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Music at Vancouver Community College
September 3, 2018 - November 9, 2024
Guitar, Contemporary at Macewan University
November 21, 2018 - April 30, 2004
Composition, Contemporary at Macewan University
November 9, 2024 - April 30, 2005
Bachelor of Applied Music (Bass) at Vancouver Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma: Composition, Jazz Guitar at MacEwan University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
RCM Cello Level 10 at Royal Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
RCM Piano Level 6 at Royal Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Suzuki Guitar Teacher Training at Suzuki Method
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Qualifications

SOCAN Screen Composers Lab
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
'Farming For Love' - CTV (2023)
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
'Zest For Death - A Hannah Swenson Mystery' - Hallmark (2023)
August 6, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Music Publishers Canada 'Women In The Studio'
April 1, 2024 - December 20, 2024
Bachelor of Applied Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Diploma: Composition, Jazz Guitar
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
RCM Cello Level 10
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
RCM Piano Level 6
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Suzuki Guitar Teacher Training
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper 'Zest For Death - A Hannah Swenson Mystery' (Hallmark, 2023)

    Composed music for the third installment in the Hannah Swenson series. Full movie found on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.