Raymond J. Horvat (he/him) is an active composer, conductor, and music educator in the Boston area. He graduated with his master’s in music theory from Boston University with Dr. Jason Yust in 2023. Before Boston University, Raymond was the music director for Council Grove Junior-Senior High School in Council Grove, Kansas, from 2018-2021. He taught grades 5-12 band, 7-12 choir, and directed and produced the school's fall musical. In the fall of 2017, Raymond graduated with a degree in music education from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.

 

During his time at Emporia State, he studied with many great professors and composers including Dr. Gary Ziek, director of bands. Raymond’s pieces have been performed across the country by colleges including Kansas State University, Boston University, The University of Louisville, and several more. Raymond strives to write exciting and fun music for a variety of ensembles, introducing influences from across wide genres of music.

 

He has had the honor of conducting many of his concert band works for performance in multiple ensembles including the Emporia State Wind Ensemble, Council Grove Concert Band, Council Grove Community Band, and  the Boston University Concert Band. He has worked with many conductors including Dr. Tracy Freeze, Dr. Gary Ziek, and Dr. Jennifer Bill. 

 

Raymond has performed as a member of the Boston University Concert Band, Council Grove Community Band, Lenexa Community Orchestra, Emporia State