Biography

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Full Bio (190 words)

Anton Lindenblatt (he/they) is a Canadian composer, engraver, educator and arts administrator, based in Calgary, Alberta. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Lethbridge, studying euphonium performance and composition.

Anton’s music has been presented at MusicFest Canada, the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA), the Alberta Music Educators Summit, the Jacobs Composition Academy, among other festivals and conferences.

As an educator with a background in concert band, Anton is passionate about all things music education; believing music can be a tool to build and strengthen communities through shared emotional connections. His work for band, “Western Skies” was the winner of the 2025 Howard Cable Memorial Prize in Composition, awarded by the Canadian Band Association. Most recently, Anton was selected as a Composer Fellow for the inaugural MusiCounts Fellowship for Emerging Songwriters and Composers. 

Anton currently works at the Canadian Music Centre - Prairie Region office as a librarian, podcast editor, and head engraver for the Violet Archer collection. In addition, he has hosted professional development sessions on music engraving and preparation through both the Canadian Music Centre and the Alberta Band Association.

Short Bio (146 words)

Anton Lindenblatt (he/they) is a Canadian composer, engraver, educator and arts administrator, based in Calgary, Alberta. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Lethbridge, studying euphonium performance and composition.

Anton is passionate about all things music education; believing music can be a tool to build and strengthen communities through shared emotional connections. His work for band, “Western Skies” was the winner of the 2025 Howard Cable Memorial Prize in Composition, awarded by the Canadian Band Association. Most recently, Anton was selected as a Composer Fellow for the inaugural MusiCounts Fellowship for Emerging Songwriters and Composers. 

Anton currently works at the Canadian Music Centre - Prairie Region office as a librarian, and head engraver for the Violet Archer collection. In addition, he has hosted professional development sessions on music engraving and preparation through both the CMC and the Alberta Band Association.