Brian Tate

Brian Tate is an award-winning composer, accomplished and versatile musician, and exceptional educator. His passion for the arts and for working with people is reflected in his multifaceted career, which includes singing; orchestral and choral conducting and performing; musical theatre; composing music for film, television, stage, and the concert hall; speaking and teaching. Brian has twice received Vancouver’s Jessie Richardson Award for best original theatre music. His vibrant choral compositions and arrangements are widely published and performed.

Brian is on the faculty at Langara College’s Studio 58, a professional theatre school in Vancouver, where he teaches singing and choir; and at The Banff Centre for Leadership Development, where he uses music and theatre as tools for organizational development.

A dynamic communicator and facilitator, Brian gives keynotes and workshops at conferences and corporate events. He takes the elements of creativity, intuition, and improvisation from the performing arts, and transforms these elements into powerful interactive group experiences that develop leadership, innovation, and teambuilding. His programs include pioneering approaches, such as using musical improvisation to enhance leadership and teams, and using the voice as a tool for personal development. Brian brings spontaneity, humour, and originality into all of his presentations. Participants experience profound growth not only in their work, but also in other areas of their lives. Brian lives with his family in Vancouver, Canada.