Rick Baitz

Rick Baitz
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Composer, educator
InstrumentPianist
Years active1980s–present
LabelsInnova Recordings, Neuma Records
Websitehttp://www.rickbaitz.com

Richard Keith Baitz is an American composer, born in 1954.[1] His work incorporates elements of classical, jazz, electronic and world music, and has been extensively utilized for film, television, theatre, dance and the concert stage.[2] He has also served on the faculties of The Juilliard School, Vermont College of Fine Arts, and Columbia College Chicago, and was founding director of BMI’s "Composing for the Screen" workshop in New York City.[3][4]

  1. ^ Kosman, Joshua. "Album review: Composer Rick Baitz spins out long, engaging musical yarns". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  2. ^ Wassenberg, Anya. "Rick Baitz: Into Light". Art & Culture Maven. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  3. ^ "BMI to Honor Legendary Composer John Williams With Special Award at Film, TV & Visual Media Awards". BMI. April 9, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  4. ^ "Rick Baitz into Light". Tribeca New Music. September 13, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2019.