Can I download music clips from Dennis Burke Music for free?

Yes, all mp3 music clips on the site are available for free download exclusively for non-commercial demo purposes. Any commercial use requires a formal licensing agreement.

Is it possible to license music from Dennis Burke Music for my project?

Yes, all music cues are available for licensing with a written agreement. They can be used in your projects in full resolution (24bit/48k).

What genres and styles does Dennis Burke's music encompass?

Dennis Burke's music is characterized by a unique compositional style with eclectic influences and adventurous instrumentation. His work spans over 130 films and TV programs, showcasing a diverse range of musical genres.

What is the best way to reach Dennis Burke for booking or licensing?

For booking inquiries, email connect@dennisburkemusic.com. For licensing information, contact licensinginfo@dennisburkemusic.com.

What is Dennis Burke's professional background?

Dennis Burke is a dual Canadian/American film music composer, musician, and educator. He has worked on over 130 films and TV programs and has been a full-time professor and associate dean for over 35 years.

Where can I hear Dennis Burke's music?

Dennis Burke's music can be heard on television throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and his films have been screened internationally at various film festivals.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Uganda Rising

Winner 2007 Leo Award – Best Music, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Screenwriting, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Directing, Documentary

Dirt

Winner 2009 Leo Award – Best Sound Editing, Documentary

Hope

Winner 2008 Leo Award – Best Sound Editing, Documentary

Obachan’s Garden

Winner 2002 Leo Award – Best Overall Sound, Documentary
Winner 2002 Leo Award – Best Sound Editing, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary
Most Popular Canadian Feature – VIFF
Genie Award Nomination, Best Documentary

Tokyo Girls

Winner 2001 Leo Award-Best Music, Documentary

Language of the Brush

Winner 1999 Leo Award -Best Music, Documentary

Suspino – Song For Roma

Winner – Hugo Silver Plaque (Chicago International Television Awards) –Special Achievement in Sound
Leo Award Nomination – Best Overall Sound, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Sound Editing, Documentary

Finding Farley

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Sound Editing, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Overall Sound, Documentary

See Grace Fly

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Feature Length Drama
Genie Award Nomination: Best Female Lead:, Gina Chiarelli  2005
Audience Choice Award - Fantasporto, Portugal  2004
Winner Leo Award, Best Female Actor in a Leading Role:  Gina Chiarelli  2004
9 Additional Leo Award Nominations  (Including Best Picture,  Best Male Lead, Best Screenwriter etc.
Winner VIFF Best Actress: Gina Chiarelli  and The Women in Film Artistic Merit Award
Juried Prize  Special Jury Citation: Best Canadian Feature Vancouver International Film Festival

Being Caribou

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary
Winner Leo Award Best Documentary
Most Popular Canadian Feature Film – VIFF
AGF People’s Choice Award – Calgary International Film Festival
Most Popular Film Award, Lisbon International Film Festival

FIX – Story of An Addicted City

Leo Award Nomination – Best Overall Sound, Documentary
Leo Award Nomination – Best Sound Editing, Documentary
Genie Award Winner 2004 – Best Documentary

The Dolphin Dealers

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary

Branded: Saving Our Town

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary

When Disaster Strikes

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary

Life and Times of Evelyn Hart

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary

Kososvo – Fragile Peace

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary

Through A Blue Lens

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary
NHK Japan Grand Prix 2000

Baboon Tales

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Documentary
Leo Award Winner – Best Documentary

Arbor Vitae

Leo Award Nomination – Best Music, Short Drama

Raised To Be Heroes

Leo Award Nomination – Best Sound Editing, Documentary

100% Woman

Leo Award Nomination – Best Sound Editing, Documentary

Remnants

Leo Award Nomination – Best Overall Sound, Documentary

Beachcombers – True Stories

Leo Award Nomination – Best Overall Sound, Documentary

Pod Jaszczurami

First Prize, (Arts Catagory) – HOT DOCS Festival

Where is Memory

Jury Prize – Northwest Film and Video Festival (Portland)

Flipping The World

Leo Award Winner – Best Youth Program

Surviving Death

Winner – 1999 Wilber Award (Washington D.C.)
Winner – CRISS Award Columbus International Film Festival

Lou Lou, Prisoner of Passion

Best Experimental Film: Yorkton Film Festival

Local Knowledge

First Prize – Ann Arbour and N.W. Film & Video Festivals

Bowl of Bone

First Prize Atlantic Film Festival