Photo: Mark Mushet

Jocelyn Morlock

Remembered for music that is lyrical, quirky, and deeply rooted in emotion, Jocelyn Morlock (1969–2023) was one of Canada’s leading composers. Morlock served as the inaugural composer-in-residence for Vancouver’s Music on Main Society (2012–14), co-host of ISCM World New Music Days 2017, and composer-in-residence of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (2014–19)—the first woman to hold this position. In 2015 the National Arts Centre Orchestra commissioned My Name is Amanda Todd, which went on to win the 2018 JUNO Award for Classical Composition of the Year.

This website serves as a central resource for Jocelyn Morlock’s life and work. Here, visitors can access downloadable biographical materials and scores for most of her compositions. Large ensemble and orchestral materials are available for hire from the Canadian Music Centre (BC Region), while solo and chamber works may be downloaded free of charge from the Works page. This legacy site is maintained by a team of Jocelyn’s friends and colleagues and will continue to be updated. For inquiries or requests, please contact jmorlockinfo@gmail.com.