Robert Folk - Biography

Robert Folk is a graduate and former faculty member of the famed Juilliard School in New York City. Since completing his Doctorate, Mr. Folk has composed and conducted the musical scores for over 65 feature films. His extensive credits include Ace Ventura en Afrique (1995), _Nothing To Lose (1997) Tremors (1990), L'histoire sans fin 2 (1990), L'école des héros (1991), _Police Academy (1984) _Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002) _Boat Trip (2002) _ Back in The Day (2005) _ American Pie Presents Band Camp (2005) _Van Wilder 2 (2006), Vivaldi (2008), There Be Dragons (2011), Elephant White (2011), Underground (2011), The Secret Village (2013) and Silent Life (2014). Mr. Folk has also composed and conducted numerous concert works including Symphonic, Vocal and Chamber music compositions. His Ballet "To Dream Of Roses," composed for the Osaka Worlds Fair, was recorded by London Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Folk is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers. He is a prolific songwriter & producer, and has conducted many prominent orchestras including; The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Berlin Radio Orchestra, The Munich Symphony, The Dublin Symphony Orchestra, The Moscow Symphony Orchestra, and the London Sinfonia.