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Bear McCreary
Bear McCreary is an Emmy Award-winning composer renowned for his innovative contributions to television scoring, most notably for the acclaimed series Battlestar Galactica. His work on the show was recognized by Variety as "the most innovative music on TV today," while NPR described it as a "sci-fi score like no other" that complements the action in a profoundly impactful way. His exceptional talent earned him a spot on Io9.com’s list of the Ten Best Science Fiction Composers of All Time, and WIRED Magazine recently named him one of five "Secret Weapons" in the television industry. In a notable recognition of his craftsmanship, he was awarded the title of “Composers’ Choice Composer of the Year – Television” by his colleagues in ASCAP.
McCreary has showcased his orchestral works across North America and Europe, participating in prestigious events such as Fimucité in Tenerife and the International Film Music Festival in Úbeda, Spain. A significant highlight of his career occurred in July 2014, when the L.A. Philharmonic, alongside the L.A. Master Chorale, performed his music at the Hollywood Bowl under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.
A graduate of the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, McCreary studied composition and recording arts. His mentorship under film music icon Elmer Bernstein, known for classics like The Magnificent Seven and To Kill a Mockingbird, significantly shaped his approach to composing. With a lifelong passion for film and television music, McCreary now pays tribute to the very genres that fueled his artistic journey.
