Geneviève Gros-Louis is a Los Angeles–based composer, producer, and violinist from the Huron-Wendat Nation whose work bridges Indigenous tradition and contemporary sound. CBC spotlighted her as “the Wendat violinist weaving her culture into music for the masses,” a mission that runs through her work across film, television, concert halls, and stages around the world. She has scored multiple seasons of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning Life Below Zero, Magnolia Pictures’ A Savage Art: The Life and Cartoons of Pat Oliphant (dir. Bill Banowsky), and the award-winning short film Courage (dir. Eric Michael Hernandez). Her recent film and television credits include OPB’s Guardian of the Land (dir. LaRonn Katchia) and Reclaim My Skin (dir. Marie Clements), and she has had original music featured on AMC Networks’ Dark Winds. Her score for A Savage Art drew standout acclaim from Film Threat: “Geneviève Gros-Louis’ music hooks viewers from its first note… serious and rousing at the same time… I cannot think of any documentary with such a perfect score,” adding that her compositions elevate the film “to sheer perfection.” In October 2025, she recorded her debut orchestral album for Audio Network at Abbey Road Studios in London with members of the Royal Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with world champion hoop dancer and flutist Tony Duncan. That same year, she premiered Ya’ta’ with Ensemble Urbain in Montréal—an expansive work blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with orchestral music to share the Wendat creation story of how humans were formed from clay. To bring that story to life, she helped create and invent a unique wood-fired clay percussion instrument—crafted in traditional ways—adding an earthy voice and texture that brings the myth to life within the orchestra. A #GRAMMYsNextGen artist and member of both the Recording Academy and Television Academy, Geneviève has collaborated with Nelly Furtado, the Clooney Foundation for Justice, Dancing with the Stars, as well as with Indigenous music icons Pura Fé (Ulali), Tony Duncan, and Keith Secola. Her music has been featured at Cannes Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week, Santa Fe Indian Market, and in museums and cultural showcases around the world. At the heart of her work is storytelling through music—composing living narratives that carry memory, honor community, and connect audiences to the pulse of the people behind the story.

Genevieve Gros-Louis

Geneviève Gros-Louis is a Los Angeles–based composer, producer, and violinist from the Huron-Wendat Nation whose work bridges Indigenous tradition and contemporary sound. CBC spotlighted her as “the Wendat violinist weaving her culture into music for the masses,” a mission that runs through her work across film, television, concert halls, and stages around the world. She has scored multiple seasons of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning Life Below Zero, Magnolia Pictures’ A Savage Art: The Life and Cartoons of Pat Oliphant (dir. Bill Banowsky), and the award-winning short film Courage (dir. Eric Michael Hernandez). Her recent film and television credits include OPB’s Guardian of the Land (dir. LaRonn Katchia) and Reclaim My Skin (dir. Marie Clements), and she has had original music featured on AMC Networks’ Dark Winds. Her score for A Savage Art drew standout acclaim from Film Threat: “Geneviève Gros-Louis’ music hooks viewers from its first note… serious and rousing at the same time… I cannot think of any documentary with such a perfect score,” adding that her compositions elevate the film “to sheer perfection.” In October 2025, she recorded her debut orchestral album for Audio Network at Abbey Road Studios in London with members of the Royal Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with world champion hoop dancer and flutist Tony Duncan. That same year, she premiered Ya’ta’ with Ensemble Urbain in Montréal—an expansive work blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with orchestral music to share the Wendat creation story of how humans were formed from clay. To bring that story to life, she helped create and invent a unique wood-fired clay percussion instrument—crafted in traditional ways—adding an earthy voice and texture that brings the myth to life within the orchestra. A #GRAMMYsNextGen artist and member of both the Recording Academy and Television Academy, Geneviève has collaborated with Nelly Furtado, the Clooney Foundation for Justice, Dancing with the Stars, as well as with Indigenous music icons Pura Fé (Ulali), Tony Duncan, and Keith Secola. Her music has been featured at Cannes Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week, Santa Fe Indian Market, and in museums and cultural showcases around the world. At the heart of her work is storytelling through music—composing living narratives that carry memory, honor community, and connect audiences to the pulse of the people behind the story.

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Geneviève Gros-Louis is a Los Angeles–based composer, producer, and violinist from the Huron-Wendat Nation whose work bridges Indigenous tradition and contemporary sound. CBC spotlighted her as “the Wendat violinist weaving her culture into music for the masses,” a mission that runs through her work across film, television, concert halls, and stages around the world.

She has scored multiple seasons of National Geographic’s Emmy-winning Life Below Zero, Magnolia Pictures’ A Savage Art: The Life and Cartoons of Pat Oliphant (dir. Bill Banowsky), and the award-winning short film Courage (dir. Eric Michael Hernandez). Her recent film and television credits include OPB’s Guardian of the Land (dir. LaRonn Katchia) and Reclaim My Skin (dir. Marie Clements), and she has had original music featured on AMC Networks’ Dark Winds.

Her score for A Savage Art drew standout acclaim from Film Threat: “Geneviève Gros-Louis’ music hooks viewers from its first note… serious and rousing at the same time… I cannot think of any documentary with such a perfect score,” adding that her compositions elevate the film “to sheer perfection.”

In October 2025, she recorded her debut orchestral album for Audio Network at Abbey Road Studios in London with members of the Royal Philharmonic and London Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with world champion hoop dancer and flutist Tony Duncan. That same year, she premiered Ya’ta’ with Ensemble Urbain in Montréal—an expansive work blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with orchestral music to share the Wendat creation story of how humans were formed from clay. To bring that story to life, she helped create and invent a unique wood-fired clay percussion instrument—crafted in traditional ways—adding an earthy voice and texture that brings the myth to life within the orchestra. A #GRAMMYsNextGen artist and member of both the Recording Academy and Television Academy, Geneviève has collaborated with Nelly Furtado, the Clooney Foundation for Justice, Dancing with the Stars, as well as with Indigenous music icons Pura Fé (Ulali), Tony Duncan, and Keith Secola.

Her music has been featured at Cannes Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week, Santa Fe Indian Market, and in museums and cultural showcases around the world. At the heart of her work is storytelling through music—composing living narratives that carry memory, honor community, and connect audiences to the pulse of the people behind the story.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Compose original music for screen and cultural commissions; record and produce sessions with major studios when needed, and collaborate with ensembles and directors to realize a narrative musical voice.
In-House Composer at Audio Network
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead end-to-end scoring workflow in Logic Pro X; create mockups and tempo maps, organize sessions, produce stems, coordinate with orchestras and recording engineers, review scores, and deliver post-friendly materials.
Film / Television Composer at Independent / Remote
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Original scores for film and television; performed as 1st violinist for high-volume concert schedules and maintained consistent preparation and reliability.
First Violinist & Violin Teacher at Des Moines Symphony & Academy
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2023
Operated and maintained a long-term private studio (ages 5–adult): scheduling, communications, lesson planning, and progress documentation; taught group classes and improvisation; basic production.
Section 1st Violinist & Violin Instructor at Des Moines Symphony & Academy
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
High-volume concert schedule; consistent preparation and reliability. Operated and maintained a long-term private studio (ages 5–adult): scheduling, communications, lesson planning, and progress documentation.
Violin Studio Owner & Violin Teacher at West Des Moines Violin Studio
January 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance violinist performing worldwide for large-scale productions and cultural showcases (Cannes Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week, Santa Fe Indian Market); collaborations including Nelly Furtado, Tony Duncan, Púrá Fá (Ulali), and Dancing with the Stars.
Film/Television Composer at Remote / Los Angeles
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Composer for film and television projects; managed high-volume scoring schedules, collaboration with directors, orchestration, and lead/pre-production work across multiple credits.
Composer (Production Music Catalog) at Remote
January 1, 2023 - Present
Composed original production music for catalog licensing; tracks recorded at Abbey Road Studios (London) and Sunset Sound (Los Angeles).
Film / Television Composer at Remote
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Section 1st Violinist; high-volume concert schedule; consistent preparation and reliability.
Violinist & Violin Teacher at Des Moines Symphony & Academy
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2023
Section 1st Violinist; taught violin; private studio; scheduling, communications, lesson planning, and progress documentation.
Violin Studio Owner & Violin Teacher at Des Moines Symphony & Academy
January 1, 2011 - Present
Owned and operated a long-term private studio; scheduling, communications, lesson planning, progress documentation.
Audio Network In-House Composer at Audio Network
January 1, 2022 - Present
In-house composer; collaborative work with director, producer, and editor; spotting and revisions to match tone, pacing, and story.
Freelance Composer / Violinist
January 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance composer and violinist; remote collaboration for various cinematic and cultural projects.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Violin Performance) at McGill University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Music (Violin Performance) at McGill University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Phyllis Reeves Scholarship for Musical Excellence
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Phyllis Reeves Scholarship for Music Excellence
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other