Composer in Residence

Tobin Stokes

Tobin is originally from Powell River and has been premiering commissioned compositions with the Powell River Academy of Music since 1990.

From single choir works to fully staged productions with massed choirs and orchestra, his affiliation with both Kathaumixw and the Symphony and Opera Academy of the Pacific (SOAP) has been fruitful. His commissioned works for the academy's choirs have led to premieres in Venezuela, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Mexico, France, and England.

From years of experience as a performer in many genres, Tobin is comfortable working in a variety of styles. He is a prolific composer for film, theatre, opera, orchestra, chamber ensembles, and large events. His music for television has aired on all the Canadian networks. He has been commissioned by CBC, Ballet British Columbia, the 2010 Olympic Bid, the BC Choral Federation, the Victoria Symphony, the Vancouver Youth Symphony, The XV Commonwealth Games, and many others.

After living in Vancouver, Toronto, the Gulf Islands, and Montreal, Tobin returned to the west coast of Canada. He lives in Victoria, B.C. with his family, where he is a Composer-In-Residence with the Victoria Symphony.