Aaron A. Kaplan is a
symphonic film composer as well as an orchestrator, pianist, and
songwriter. 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”. In addition
to his music demands, Aaron also co-hosted a talk radio show in
Dallas.
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.
