Aaron Kaplan

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Aaron A. Kaplan is a symphonic film composer as well as an orchestrator, pianist, songwriter, and performer. His music can be heard on radio, television, and film and his musical portraits continue to be widely acclaimed. Kaplan's fame as a composer continues to spread as his works are performed throughout North America, the Orient, and Europe. Although he is noted for romantic scores and melodic symphonic works, he also can compose music for any style or genre and his music has been used in a wide variety of movie and documentary film scores. . Aaron Kaplan was one of only two composers in the United States invited to create an original composition for a premier performance in the honored International Modern Symphonic and Chamber Music Festival in Eastern Europe. One of his compositions was premiered at the Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas by the Turtle Creek Chorale’s 225 men choir plus orchestra. Kaplan's award winning song, "We're Coming Home,” has been used with film and fundraising and was selected as the best Jewish song of the year in the United States. Aaron's "Symphonic Fantasy" was performed by the West Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra and can be heard on his CD “The Music of Aaron A Kaplan.” Mr. Kaplan's fourth CD, "Musical Portraits", has just been released.
Kaplan has been featured in many national and international publications. He has been a guest on "Good Morning Texas" as well as John Pronk's Texas Tales on ABC’s evening news. His music was highlighted in a one-hour special on WRR-FM Radio and can currently be heard on radio both nationally and internationally. Kaplan's most recent credits include the full length film, “House of the Generals”, and the PBS special documentary “Roots of War, Road to Peace”. He also recently performed at the Eisemann Symphony Hall along with comedian Jackie Mason. In addition to his music demands, Aaron also co-hosted a talk radio show in Dallas.
In his spare time, Kaplan also enjoys comnmunity service and education. He teaches music seminars in local schools and community organizations both domestically and overseas. He firmly believes that the gifts of music must be enhanced for future generations.
Aaron's love for music began when he started playing piano at the age of four and he continues to enjoy live piano performances on stage. After earning his business degree from the University of Texas, Aaron went to the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles where he obtained graduate degrees in piano, composition, and film scoring. Aaron is a member of the SCL (Society of Composers and Lyricists) as well as BMI. He is currently represented by Montanartists in Hollywood, California by agent Mike Rosen.

Composer/Pianist/Performer


CREDITS

House of the Generals Feature Film, Spiegel Productions, 2004
Roots of War, Road to Peace Feature Documentary for PBS, McQuistion Productions, 2006
Windows of Opportunity Documentary by UJA , 1991
We're Coming Home Best Jewish Song of the Year, U.S. In 1996
Amazing Love Stories Television pilot, 1991
Symphonic Reflections Represented the U.S. At the International Modern Symphonic
& Chamber Music Festival of Eastern Europe
Symphonic Fantasy Premiered by the West L.A. Symphony Orchestra, 1995
Star of David Commissioned for performance at Meyerson Symphony Hall

Performance of Violin/
Piano Composition,
The Last Tango with Louise Eisenmann Symphony Hall along with Jackie Mason, 2007
Performance on Live television
of original music Good Morning Texas, 2002
Featured on One hour Special WRR-FM Classical Station
Co-Host Talk Radio Show

#1 Song in the Country

Earned his business degree from the University of Texas, then Aaron went to the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles where he obtained graduate degrees in piano, composition, and film scoring.

Digital Performer
Pro Tools

Texas
California - Southern

Keyboard

ProTools
Digital Performer

Would you consider staff positions as well as freelance work?: yes
Do you have a driver's license?: yes