About Me
A native of Ontario, Canada, Richard Maddock has accompanied dancers for over twenty years, and has worked as a dance class and exam accompanist at numerous dance schools, including: Joyce Turley’s School of Dance; The Art of Dance; Dancespace; and The Randolph Academy. Mr. Maddock currently holds the position of Head Accompanist at The Pia Bouman School of Creative Movement and Ballet, in Toronto, Canada.
Richard has most recently composed the music syllabus for Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 for a new dance syllabus entitled Living Dance, which was created by Beth Baudistel in Australia which will soon become available to dance studios.
In addition to his work as an accompanist, Richard’s performance experience also includes work as a keyboardist and vocalist for many Top 40 bands, including the “Relics” and “Off the Wall.” His work can also be heard on singer/songwriter Lorna Vallings’ CD “Confidential,” as well as on Herb Walsh’s CD “Hot Pies -- Man Next Door.”
Known for his tastefully skillful music arrangements, Richard’s work was heard in the Music Hall Cabaret show “Tribute to Marlene Dietrich” (Niagara Falls, Ontario), and in the touring production of the children’s play “Pinocchio,” which was performed in schools throughout Ontario.
Recipient of a New Talent Demo Award from FACTOR (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent On Record), Richard’s compositions have graced numerous television, dance and theatre productions in Canada, including: “Tragedy in the Torngats” (for an episode of CTV’s programme “W5”); “Blues in D-Lite” (Kennetha McArthur – Toronto Ballet Ensemble, at the Betty Oliphant Theatre); Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” (Isinglass Company, at the Ford Centre Studio Theatre); and the piece “On Stage,” for choreographer Kennetha McArthur (FIDA Fringe Festival). Known for the fresh and appealing nature of his compositions, Mr. Maddock’s songs “Stormy Blues” and “Jester’s Dance” were purchased by Doug Gillespie (Divine Entertainment).
A member of SOCAN/ASCAP (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada), Richard Maddock continues to write music inspired by dancers and vocalists. His most popular works for dance and creative movement have garnered the enthusiastic praise and loyal following of dancers all over the world, from Australia, to Israel and Singapore, as well as in his native Canada and in the United States.
Mr. Maddock's recent full-length CDs are well-known in the dance community, and include: "Ballet Studio Inspirations: Volume Two" (2008); As Creation Unfolds: Part Three (2008), "Ballet Studio Inspirations: Volume One" (2006); "As Creation Unfolds: Part One" (2006); "As Creation Unfolds: Part Two" (2006); "The Soul's Journey" (2002); "Visions of the Soul" (2000); and "Free Music for Ballet" (1997).
To purchase any of Richard’s recordings, or to inquire about possible composition projects, e-mail him at the address richard11_maddock@yahoo.ca.
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