Composers from Canada

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Canadians Composers of all time. This list of famous Canadians Composers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Howard Shore

   b. 1946

   HPI 67.9549 langs

   Howard Shore is most famous for composing the score for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

2. #2

   

   R. Murray Schafer

   1933 - 2021

   HPI 57.8815 langs

   Canadian composer (1933–2021)

3. #3

   

   Percy Faith

   1908 - 1976

   HPI 57.2021 langs

   Canadian-born American bandleader, orchestrator, composer and conductor (1908-1976)

4. #4

   

   Mychael Danna

   b. 1958

   HPI 53.2128 langs

   Canadian film score composer

5. #5

   

   Claude Vivier

   1948 - 1983

   HPI 52.6315 langs

   Canadian composer (1948–1983)

6. #6

   

   Christophe Beck

   b. 1972

   HPI 49.5326 langs

   Canadian composer and conductor

7. #7

   

   Erik Mongrain

   b. 1980

   HPI 48.7735 langs

   Canadian composer and guitarist

8. #8

   

   Venetian Snares

   b. 1975

   HPI 42.2320 langs

   Canadian electronic musician

9. #9

   

   Trevor Morris

   b. 1970

   HPI 40.2314 langs

   Trevor Morris is a Canadian composer best known for his work in film and television, particularly for scoring series like "The Tudors,"...Read moreShow less

   Trevor Morris is a Canadian composer best known for his work in film and television, particularly for scoring series like "The Tudors," "Vikings," and "The Witcher." He has received several awards for his contributions to music in visual media.