Biography

Noel Fudge – Composer, Producer, and Performer

Born in Maple Ridge, BC in 1976, award-winning composer Noel Fudge has built a career that bridges concert stages, recording studios, and film screens. Now based in the mountain village of New Denver, BC, Noel continues to compose, perform, and raise his family in a community that mirrors the beauty and balance found in his music.

A versatile creator, Noel was recently honoured with Best Composer at the Vancouver Independent Moviemaker Awards for his original score to the powerful documentary Snk’mip: Dig Deeper — a film exploring truth, reconciliation, and the spirit of the Sinxt təmxʷúlaʔx (land). His music for this project, praised for its emotional depth and sonic storytelling, underscores his belief that “art can do things that politics can’t — it can heal, unite, and inspire change.”

Noel is currently a guest artist with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO), performing with his acclaimed duo Freya (with violinist/violist Martine denBok). Commissioned by the OSO to write the entire concert program, Noel created a large-scale work that weaves orchestra, chamber ensemble, and SATB choir into a single musical narrative — a reflection on connection, home, and memory.

Earlier in his career, Noel’s compositions found homes in both rock bands and classical concert halls. He began performing his original songs in his teens, earning multiple scholarships that led him to pursue formal studies in music — first in performance at Vancouver Community College, and later in composition at Simon Fraser University, where he completed his BFA.

Noel’s catalogue includes commissions for chamber ensembles, string quartets, and commemorative works such as Memory and Reflections (written for the 75th Anniversary of the WWII Japanese Canadian Internment) and One-Legged Waltz, created for renowned performers Johanne Perron and Martine denBok.

After 25 years running a successful teaching and recording studio, Noel shifted focus to composition for film and ensembles, balancing artistry and production with his ongoing performing projects — including Freya, the Klezmer-inspired Klezmeridian, and his rock band Vanir (featuring Jay Buttle, Dean Spankie, and Martine denBok).

His latest venture, Broken Wing, soars as a multi-genre concert project and forthcoming album for a ten-piece ensemble combining string quartet, rock band, and rich vocal harmonies. Inspired by real events and personal reflections, Broken Wing embodies the spirit of resilience, transformation, and connection that defines Noel’s musical life.