Biography

Anton Lindenblatt (he/they) (b. 1999) is a Canadian multidisciplinary composer based in Calgary, Alberta. Graduating from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Music, Anton studied euphonium performance and composition with Dr. Nick Sullivan and Dr. Arlan Schultz.

Anton has partnered with ensembles, both local and international, including the nationally awarded Con Brio Trio of Lethbridge, the Westwinds Music Society in Calgary, and most recently the Society for New Music’s Geneva Music Festival in New York. His work for solo euphonium and electronics, “Unidentified Funky Object (UFO)” was performed as a contest piece for the National American Brass Band Association’s (NABBA) Solo Contest.

As an educator with a background in concert band, Anton is passionate about all things music education, and believes music can be a tool to build and strengthen community ties; fostering relationships through shared emotional connections.

Anton currently works at the Canadian Music Centre - Prairie Region office, where he serves as a library and administrative assistant, and is the engraver/digitizer of the Violet Archer musical catalogue. He is also active within the Westwinds Music Society, playing euphonium with the Wind Orchestra, and tuba with the Young Adult Symphonic Band, in addition to student conducting.

In his free time, Anton enjoys getting outdoors, trying to cook new dishes, or reading the latest literary fiction novel!