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Jeff Johnston is an award-winning composer for film games and television. His music has been heard on PBS,  Prime, CBC Newsworld, The Documentary Channel, Teletoons, CTV,  Global TV and he has scored numerous films for the National Film Board of Canada. With musical beginnings as a jazz pianist and recording artist, his works are infused with alluring harmonies, lush textures, rhythmic inventiveness and spontaneity.  

From 2021 - 2023 Johnston served on the Board of Directors of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada. He has been affiliated with several professional associations including SOCAN, American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers, Academy of Scoring Arts,  and  the American Federation of Musicians.

 In 2025, Johnston was the recipient of a Juno award (Canada's Grammy) for his role as arranger/orchestrator for Classical Composition of the Year. He holds a Master's degree in Orchestration for Film Games and Television from Thinkspace Education/University of Chichester. 




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​Music that while at the contemporary cutting edge is also both immediately and immensely satisfying

Jazz Times Magazine

Clearly in Canada's top ranks
Toronto Star

Potent and lucid music marked by a keen sensitivity and connection
Ottawa Citizen

Unparalleled for risk or drama
Globe and Mail


Jeff scored a complex range of emotions - 
he pulled it off beautifully, and with great generosity."

Annette Clarke, NFB producer



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