I am Timothy Sullivan, an experienced composer, educator, and music professional with a rich background in music composition and education. Over the years, I have worked extensively as a composer-in-residence, educator, and freelance composer, contributing to music theatre, opera, and music education programs. I hold advanced degrees in Music Composition and Education from the University of Toronto and OISE/UT. My professional journey spans roles in academic institutions, music production, and curriculum development. I am passionate about fostering creativity through music and am skilled in composition, conducting, and teaching both practical and theoretical aspects of music.…

Timothy Sullivan

I am Timothy Sullivan, an experienced composer, educator, and music professional with a rich background in music composition and education. Over the years, I have worked extensively as a composer-in-residence, educator, and freelance composer, contributing to music theatre, opera, and music education programs. I hold advanced degrees in Music Composition and Education from the University of Toronto and OISE/UT. My professional journey spans roles in academic institutions, music production, and curriculum development. I am passionate about fostering creativity through music and am skilled in composition, conducting, and teaching both practical and theoretical aspects of music.…

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I am Timothy Sullivan, an experienced composer, educator, and music professional with a rich background in music composition and education. Over the years, I have worked extensively as a composer-in-residence, educator, and freelance composer, contributing to music theatre, opera, and music education programs.

I hold advanced degrees in Music Composition and Education from the University of Toronto and OISE/UT. My professional journey spans roles in academic institutions, music production, and curriculum development. I am passionate about fostering creativity through music and am skilled in composition, conducting, and teaching both practical and theoretical aspects of music.

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Work Experience

Assistant Curriculum Leader Music at Sir John A Macdonald CI
June 30, 2012 - June 20, 2012
Leading music curriculum activities and supporting music education at Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute.
Principal Music AQ Programs at OISE/UT
December 31, 2011 - August 31, 2025
Leading and managing Additional Qualification programs in Music at OISE/University of Toronto.
Instructor Honour Specialist AQ Course at OISE/UT
December 31, 2011 - August 31, 2025
Teaching and facilitating the Honour Specialist Additional Qualification Course.
Teacher at Sir John A Macdonald CI
January 1, 2010 - Present
Taught Strings, Band, Stage Band, Keyboard, Repertoire, and Drama at Sir John A Macdonald Collegiate Institute.
Teacher at Northern Secondary School
December 31, 2010 - August 31, 2025
Teaching Composition, Vocal, Stage Band, Music and Computers, World Music, and History of Film courses.
Teacher at Don Valley Junior HS
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Taught Band and English courses.
Composer-in-Residence Youth Mentorship Program at Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto, Ontario
December 31, 2003 - August 31, 2025
Served as composer-in-residence for youth mentorship program, supporting emerging artists in music and theatre.
Composer-in-Residence Workshop Leader on Music/Creativity at Ontario Arts Education Institute
December 31, 1998 - August 31, 2025
Led workshops and composed original works as part of residency to promote creativity in music education.
Composer/Producer Freelance Composer, Lecturer, Adjudicator and Workshop Leader at SullivanWorks
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Provided freelance composition, lecturing, adjudicating, and workshop leadership in music and arts education.
Composer-in-Residence, Conductor and Lecturer at Kelowna International Festival
December 31, 1995 - August 31, 2025
Served as resident composer, conductor, and lecturer for the festival, contributing new compositions and conducting performances.
Associate Professor Music Composition at University of Victoria
December 31, 1990 - August 31, 2025
Taught music composition courses and mentored students in an academic setting.
Composer-in-Residence Dream Play (libretto and score) at Canadian Opera Company
December 31, 1988 - August 31, 2025
Composed music and libretto for the production 'Dream Play' as composer-in-residence.
Head, Composition Division Music Theory and Composition at Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Ontario
December 31, 1989 - August 31, 2025
Led the Composition division, overseeing theory and composition education and curriculum development.
Instructor ARCT Composition/Music Theory Program at Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Ontario
December 30, 1989 - August 30, 2025
Taught composition and music theory within the ARCT program.

Education

Bachelor of Music Composition at University of Toronto
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1980
Master of Music Composition at University of Toronto
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1981
Doctor of Music Composition at University of Toronto
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Bachelor of Education Intermediate-Senior Music and Dramatic Arts at OISE/UT
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Doctoral Fellowship Full Tuition Scholarship, University of Toronto
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
Presenter’s Award, Elora Festival production of Florence: The Lady with the Lamp Jean A. Chalmers Foundation
January 1, 1994 - August 31, 2025
Finalist Award Director for Dream Sequence, Houston Film Festival
January 1, 1992 - August 31, 2025
Masters Fellowship, University of Toronto
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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