Howard Kilik

Howard Kilik, a Juilliard-trained composer/pianist/conductor, is an Adjunct Professor and University Assistant at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in the School of Visual, Performing, and Communication Arts. He has also served as a resident composer and pianist at Vassar College for over 20 years.

• Education: Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Composition from Juilliard.

Kilik specializes in creating music for theatre (vocal and instrumental) and dance (performance), with notable works including the original score for the 2022 WCSU production of Metamorphoses and the musical Dream (1986 Spoleto Festival). His skills extend to orchestral conducting, voice acting, and digital art via his project Sochewster.

Key Collaborations:

• Linda Duci Dance Ensemble
• Vassar Repertory Dance Theater
• Emelin Theater
• Westchester Community College
• Comedy Express and The Players (improvisational comedy)

Technical Proficiencies: Finale, Cakewalk (SONAR), Access, and sailing (possibly metaphorical or literal).