Music

The music of Srul Irving Glick remains some of the most popular Canadian classical music and is regularly featured in concerts and broadcasts around the world. Glick has received considerable acclaim for his music that has been described as “masterful and character-filled” and “dramatic and lyrical”. Commentators have noted Glick’s distinct integration of contemporary music, Hebraic lyricism and classical composition techniques.

Mr. Glick received hundreds of commissions from great artists and institutions. Commissioners have included: Jon Vickers, Maureen Forrester, The Canadian Brass, The Orford String Quartet, The St. Lawrence String Quartet, The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, The Elmer Iseler Singers, and The Toronto Symphony.

Commissioners

While this is not a comprehensive list, it mentions many of the notable ensembles and individuals who commissioned Glick through his career.

Alexander Brott and the McGill Chamber Orchestra
Anton Kuerti
Boris Brott and the Hamilton Philharmonic
Camerata
Cantor Alberto Mizrachi
Cantor Louis Danto
Chamber Players of Toronto
Dorothy Sandler Glick
Festival of the Sound
Jacques Israelievitch
James Campbell
Jennifer Swarz
John Vickers
Judy Loman
Marta Hidy
Maureen Forrester
Noel Edison
Ofra Harnoy
Pieter Sigmundt for Vox Finlandia
Rivka Golani
Senia Trubashnik
Steven Staryk
The Canadian Brass
The Canadian Piano Trio
The Elmer Iseler Singers
The Elora Festival Singers
The Finlandia Sinfonietta and Ralf Gothoni
The Kingston Symphony
The Mississauga; Children's Chorus
 The Montreal Violin Competition
The Orford String Quartet
The St. Lawrence String Quartet
The Toronto Dance Theater
The Toronto Mendelssohn Choir
The Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir
The Toronto Repertory Ensemble
The Toronto Symphony
The Vancouver Chamber Choir
The Victoria Symphony
Toronto Children's Chorus
Trio Lyra
Valerie Siren
Valerie Tryon

Awards

Member of the Order Of Canada
Governor General's Medal
Yuvel Award – Cantor’s Assembly of Canada
J.I. Segal Award
Kavod Award of the Cantor's Assembly of America
Solomon Schechter International Award
Honourary Fellowship from the Royal Canadian College of Organists 
Ateret Kavod (Crown of Honour) Award – United Synagogues of America