tag:christeichler.com,2005:/blogs/news-and-announcements?p=2News and Announcements2024-03-06T21:31:43-06:00R. Christopher Teichler, Composerfalsetag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/73630082024-03-06T21:31:43-06:002024-03-06T21:32:39-06:00First Recording of HOOPLA! <p>Many thanks to Mr. Adam Keller and the Smoky Valley High School Symphonic Band for their recent performance of<i><strong> Hoopla</strong></i>, my latest work for band. Mr. Keller and Smoky Valley High School were part of the consortium of 10 schools that co-commissioned the work last summer, and I was thrilled to have such an historically strong Kansas band program be part of the commissioning. Check out their performance below! </p><div class="video-container size_l justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4HrID5q2gT4" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4HrID5q2gT4?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/73097072023-11-27T00:23:09-06:002023-11-27T00:23:10-06:00Consortium Opportunities for 2024!<p>I'm excited to announce <a class="no-pjax" href="/current-consortium-opportunities" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Current Consortium Opportunities">three consortium opportunities</a> for the upcoming year! Each consortium has multiple buy-in levels that take into consideration budgets and time commitments to each project. Here is a brief overview of each. </p><p> </p><p>The first is a multi-movement work for brass quintet will be released in early May of 2024. The total length will be<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/358290/7b4060633f29e8eeb7b98a8314a666f45714f24c/original/2024-brass-quintet-consortium.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_right border_" /> around 10-12 minutes, and will explore various timbres and textures of the brass instruments. For ensembles that join early in the composing process, I would welcome input and suggestions. To learn more or to register, <a class="no-pjax" href="/brass-quintet-suite" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Brass Quintet Suite">click here. </a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A tuba solo with piano accompaniment is the second consortium I'm putting together for next year. My youngest is a tuba player, and gave me the idea for this one. In fact, he said he is already committed to be a <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/358290/764050639c3256519344a22644249a209b28cf77/original/tuba-solo-ad.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" />paying member! This will be around a grade 4 solo, aiming to contribute a piece to the tuba repertoire that would be ideal for strong high school players, college players, and any other tubist that would like to help create a new work. <a class="no-pjax" href="/tuba-solo" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Tuba Solo ">Click here to learn more and to register.</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><i><strong>The Waves and Winds Still Know</strong></i> will be a work for solo flute with string accompaniment. I will also create a version for flute with piano accompaniment, which will be a reduction of the original string parts. The overall<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/358290/7459abd3d42cce7c37e94d57dc04889e4a9f0172/original/original-size-the-waves-and-winds-still-know.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_right border_" /> themes of the piece is hope in the face of adversity, perseverance, resolve, endurance. <a class="no-pjax" href="/the-waves-and-winds-still-know-flute-and-chamber-strings" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="The Waves and Winds Still Know - Flute and Chamber Strings">Click here to learn more and to register. </a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you are able and interested in being part of any of these projects I would love to work with you! Also, please feel free to share this info with anyone you know that might be interested in being part. Thank you, and thank you for supporting new music! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/72988862023-11-04T23:24:24-05:002023-11-23T19:14:03-06:00First 2024 Honor Band Clinician Work Scheduled!<p>Many thanks to Mr. Matt Rome of Hays High School (KS) for inviting me to be the clinician for next year's NWKMEA Jr High Honor Band! I'll be spending a Saturday next November helping young musicians continue in their musical journey. How cool is that?? <br><br>Thank you so much for the invitation, Mr. Rome!! Looking forward to it!</p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/72510182023-08-02T13:50:26-05:002023-11-23T19:10:37-06:00Flute Consortium Moved to 2024<p>The consortium for <i><strong>The Waves and Winds Still Know</strong></i> has been moved down the calendar to the fall of 2024. This is for good reason, I was presented with a couple of last minute opportunities that I couldn't pass up! <br><br>The registration is still <a class="no-pjax" href="https://christeichler.com/flute-and-chamber-strings-the-waves-and-winds" data-link-type="url"><strong>posted here</strong></a>, but the dates have been changed to September 2024. Flute players, I would love to have you involved! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/72175272023-05-29T18:20:12-05:002023-11-23T19:12:37-06:00TPC Collective New Music for Band and Orchestra<p>Composers <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.arthurbreur.com" data-link-type="url">Arthur Breur</a>, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://garretthope.com/music/" data-link-type="url">Garrett Hope</a> and myself make up <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bandcomposers.com" data-link-type="url">TPC Collective</a><a data-link-type="url">. </a></p><p>We have recently released a list of our newest works for band and orchestra, which we are making availalbe for performers at this years Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, but we also want to make them available for anyone else to view as well! If you're interested, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bandcomposers.com/midwest2023/" data-link-type="url">you can view them here</a>! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/72056982023-05-09T11:52:29-05:002023-05-09T11:53:00-05:00"13" (SATB, Flute, Piano) Sheet Music Available <p>Composed two years ago, in the middle of covid, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/13/11520612.item#.ZFp5bC_MJ-U" data-link-type="url">“13”</a> is now available for purchase <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/13/11520612.item#.ZFp5bC_MJ-U" data-link-type="url">through J.W. Pepper</a>. <br><br>Based on Psalm 13, <span style="color:#000000;">this text seemed to perfectly capture the feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and hopelessness that we were collectively experiencing. The psalm does end expressing hope, almost defiantly. I sought to weave all of these complicated feelings into a cohesive musical whole.</span><br><br><a data-link-type="page" data-link-label="13"><span style="color:#000000;">The piano and flute parts are more demanding than the choral parts, so it is accessible to a wide range of choirs. </span></a><span style="color:#000000;">You can learn more and preview the piece </span><a class="no-pjax" href="/13" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="13"><span style="color:#000000;"><u>here on my website.</u></span></a><a data-link-type="page" data-link-label="13"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></a></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Thanks!! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/71781242023-03-24T18:40:08-05:002023-03-24T18:40:09-05:00Consortium For Flutists <p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/358290/d2d2b38aeef6f191632565cad750a7a3c59bce7a/original/the-waves-and-winds-still-know.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><p>I'm excited to share a consortium for a new flute work that I'll be working on! <i><strong>The Waves and Winds Still Know </strong></i>will be a new and colorful work for solo repertoire. Please share this with any flute players you may know! </p><p>There are three commission levels available, for different budget and performance considerations. <a class="no-pjax" href="/flute-and-chamber-strings-the-waves-and-winds" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Flute and Chamber Strings - The Waves and Winds">Click here to learn about the levels</a> and the benefits that come with them. </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/71461532023-01-31T01:32:51-06:002023-03-24T18:28:26-05:00Grade 3 Band Consortium: Hoopla<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/0622581557cd12c1807a178c6a86f9f556a813ed/original/hoopla-announcement.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>I'm happy to share a new consortium opportunity for a grade 3 band piece: <em><strong>Hoopla</strong></em>! </p>
<p>There are two options available for joining the consortium:</p>
<ul> <li>Level 1 - $250/ensemble</li> <li>Level 2 - $100/ensemble</li>
</ul>
<p><a contents="Click here to learn more and to register" data-link-label="Hoopla - Grade 3 Concert Band" data-link-type="page" href="/hoopla-grade-3-concert-band" target="_blank">Click here to learn more and to register</a>! Please share!! Thanks!!</p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/71363292023-01-11T01:10:19-06:002023-01-11T01:10:20-06:00Easter Anthem Consortium Opportunity!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/9d4afb7867219579dbfcbc6a9f0f89f0c4e71917/original/day-of-wonder-promo-sign.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />I'm excited to be putting together a commission consortium for a new SATB and piano anthem for Easter. <a contents="Day of Wonder, Day of Gladness" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/new-easter-anthem-day-of-wonder-day-of-gladness" target="_blank"><strong><em>Day of Wonder, Day of Gladness</em></strong></a> will be a perfect opener/call to worship/processional for Resurrection Sunday. While 4-part, much of the choral writing will be 2-part and even unison, so it will be easier to learn and put together. Choirs of all sizes will be able to perform this new work successfully! </p>
<p>Only $75 to join. <a contents="Click here for more info and to join the consortium" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/new-easter-anthem-day-of-wonder-day-of-gladness" target="_blank">Click here for more info and to join the consortium</a>! Thanks! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/71345892023-01-08T01:33:03-06:002023-01-11T00:28:35-06:00Chicago/Midwest Clinic Video Scrapbook<p>From my trip to Chicago this past December for the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. It's always an amazing time in an amazing city! </p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LjLcZjk_N-Q" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/71261712022-12-21T00:31:54-06:002022-12-21T00:31:55-06:00Midwest Clinic 2022! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/d73c74bc815b0d0930616a51297ece08103dd28b/original/img-7695.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />It's always a exciting to be at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic; I've been attending most years since 2001, and exhibiting with some colleagues for the past four years (minus 2020 for covid). <a contents="Arthur Breur" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.arthurbreur.com" target="_blank">Arthur Breur</a>, <a contents="Garrett Hope" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://garretthope.com" target="_blank">Garrett Hope</a> and myself make up TPC Collective, which is a hub for finding our music for band and orchestra. From there, we have links to our individual websites. <br><br>This year was the first time I've had a piece selected for one of the reading sessions: <a contents="Heroes Return" data-link-label="Heroes Return" data-link-type="page" href="/heroes-return">Heroes Return</a> for beginner bands.<br><br>Midwest always goes by so fast! So much preparation for only a few days, and it's over in a flash. And then the planning begins for next year! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/71214192022-12-12T00:28:45-06:002022-12-12T00:28:46-06:00"Still, Still, Still" for Piano<p>Hot off the press! My newest Christmas carol setting for solo piano, <em><strong>Still, Still, Still,</strong></em> is now available! Suitable for church services or recitals, this is a stark, yet inviting setting of the Austrian carol. <a contents="Click here to preview and order." data-link-label="Still, Still, Still" data-link-type="page" href="/still-still-still">Click here to preview and order.</a> </p>
<p><a class="zoogle-track-widget" data-height="510" data-style="border: 1px solid #9E9E9E; max-width: 510px;" data-width="100%" href="https://bandzoogle.com/tracks/358290/2690301992/3269511.html">Embed for Still, Still, Still (Solo Piano)</a><script src="https://bandzoogle.com/tracks/358290/2690301992/3269511.js"></script></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70903062022-10-27T22:06:25-05:002022-10-27T22:06:25-05:00Midwest Clinic Reading Session: HEROES RETURN<p>I recently learned that my beginner band piece <em><strong>Heroes Return</strong></em> will be on the Band New Music Reading Session at this year's Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. This is the first time I've had a piece selected for a Midwest reading session, and I couldn't be happier! </p>
<p>The session will be Monday, December 19 at 10:30 - Noon in W178 (McCormack Place). For a demo/preview of the piece, <a contents="click here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://christeichler.com/heroes-return" target="_blank"><em><strong>click here</strong></em></a>. </p>
<p>If you're at Midwest, I'd love to see you there! </p>
<p> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70780982022-10-10T00:27:41-05:002022-10-10T00:27:42-05:00Sheet Music Discount for SUSSEX CAROL (SATB and Piano)<p>For a limited time, buy the sheet music PDF for only $10, and print however many you need for your ensemble! <a contents="Click here for more info and to claim this offer!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris/e/88940" target="_blank">Click here for more info and to claim this offer! </a> (through my BuyMeACoffee page)</p>
<p>Preview the piece here:<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="SBj0ubqa3ZY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/SBj0ubqa3ZY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SBj0ubqa3ZY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70614662022-09-16T00:30:47-05:002022-09-16T00:30:48-05:00My Gumroad Page is Back!<p>I let it slide for a few years, but now I'm getting back to it!<br><br>On my <strong><a contents="Gumroad" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://composerchris.gumroad.com" target="_blank">Gumroad</a> </strong>page, you can buy many of my compositions as E-Print only (no physical products to ship). Everything is PDF delivery and instant. I'll also run the occasional deal on sheet music, for example: discounting Christmas music in the months leading up to the holidays. </p>
<p><a contents="Check out my Gumroad page here!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://composerchris.gumroad.com" target="_blank">Check out my Gumroad page here! </a></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70319762022-08-06T00:48:39-05:002022-08-06T00:48:57-05:00THE GOOD SAMARITAN Recording<p><em><strong>The Good Samaritan</strong></em> </p>
<p>Canata for Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, SATB and Chamber Orchestra. Based on the parable in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10. </p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OTnnPcGhaEs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70262002022-07-29T02:05:07-05:002022-07-29T02:05:07-05:00J.W. Pepper MyScore Page<p>The main hub to order my sheet music is through J.W. Pepper, one of the largest sheet music distributors in the world. You can get to my page by visiting https://www.jwpepper.com/myscore/composerchris, or by <a contents="clicking here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/myscore/composerchris" target="_blank">clicking here</a>! (<---shorter way :D )<br><br>To any fellow composers looking for sheet music distribution for your self-published works, I HIGHLY recommend you check out <a contents="MyScore" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/myscore" target="_blank">MyScore</a>! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70227552022-07-24T18:26:02-05:002022-07-24T18:26:03-05:00New Choral Anthems for Christmas and Advent<p>I'm excited to introduce <a contents="Come, Thou Long Expected" data-link-label="Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" data-link-type="page" href="/come-thou-long-expected-jesus" target="_blank">Come, Thou Long Expected</a> Jesus and <a contents="Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" data-link-label="Gentle Mary Laid Her Child" data-link-type="page" href="/gentle-mary-laid-her-child" target="_blank">Gentle Mary Laid Her Child</a> to you! Both were written with church choirs in mind in regards to technique, but both also allow for a broad range of expression for school and university choirs. <br><br>Follow the links to preview both of them, sheet music is available through <a contents="J.W. Pepper." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/welcome.jsp" target="_blank">J.W. Pepper.</a><br><br>Thanks! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/70039632022-06-29T01:53:44-05:002022-06-29T01:53:44-05:00Video - "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" sung by First Baptist Church Gainesville (GA) Choir<p>I was thrilled and honored to be sent this link by Rev. Mark Green, Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Gainesville, GA. </p>
<p>I can't explain the feeling of hearing a piece performed so well by musicians hundreds of miles away, when it started as pencil scribbles in my office...well, it's exciting, humbling, energizing...so many things!<br><br>Thank you, Rev. Green and FBC Gainesville!! </p>
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<p> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/69993742022-06-22T12:51:15-05:002022-06-22T12:51:15-05:00"The Star-Spangled Banner" - Brass Trio<p>For Trumpet, French Horn and Trombone.</p>
<p>Substitute parts available:</p>
<ul> <li>Baritone TC for Trombone</li> <li>Alt Trombone for French Horn</li>
</ul>
<p><iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1292049733&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe></p>
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<p> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/69907802022-06-09T23:41:07-05:002022-06-09T23:41:07-05:00New Consortium: INCARNATION for SATB and Concert Band<p>I'm pleased to announce a consortium for new music! If you're unfamiliar with a consortium in the context of commissioning new music, it basically is a way of sharing a commission with other ensembles and performers. This benefits the musicians, as they don't have to carry the commission fee alone, and it benefits the composer, because he/she gets more performances! It's really a win-win. </p>
<p>This consortium is for <a contents="Incarnation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/incarnation" target="_blank"><em><strong>Incarnation</strong></em></a>, which will be for SATB choir and concert band. It will be a sacred Christmas work, suitable for high schools and colleges, community ensembles, and churches with robust music programs.<br><br>To learn more and to register, <a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/incarnation" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. </p>
<p>Please feel free to share! Thank you! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/69848502022-06-02T01:25:10-05:002022-06-02T01:26:13-05:00"Persevering" for String Orchestra<p>Hot off the press! My newest piece for string orchestra is now available. <em><strong>Persevering </strong></em>is meant to convey a sense of continuing on through adversity. The COVID-19 Pandemic was the impetus for writing this piece, but the sentiment certainly expands beyond that to different times and types of adversity.</p>
<p>The sheet music is available from J.W. Pepper, and you can preview the score and listen to a demo recording. Please feel free to share with your string educator friends! Thank you! </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="zlZ4UAmAlA0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/zlZ4UAmAlA0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zlZ4UAmAlA0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/69533622022-04-21T00:55:55-05:002022-04-21T00:55:55-05:00"13" for SATB, Flute and Piano<p>Composed last year, for Dr. Greg Zielke and the Tabor College Concert Choir. "13" is a musical setting/meditation on the text of Psalm 13. <br><br>The choir produced this video, written and directed by Tabor alum <a contents="Austin Calam" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kairostudios.com" target="_blank">Austin Calam</a>. The video also features pianist Jennifer Epp and flutist Sarah Teichler. </p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-hClfYm-uRk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/69375872022-04-01T00:56:04-05:002022-05-10T13:10:56-05:00Composer Chris ‘Cast Episode 3 is Live! <p><iframe allow="autoplay *; encrypted-media *;" frameborder="0" height="450px" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-composer-chris-cast/id1607697955?itsct=podcast_box_player&itscg=30200&ls=1&theme=auto" style="width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; border-top-left-radius: 10px; border-top-right-radius: 10px; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px; background-color: transparent;"></iframe><br>Dr. Mark Janzen joins me to talk about archaeology and Christianity. We had a great discussion, and I learned a great deal; you will, too! <br> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/69265672022-03-18T23:06:50-05:002022-03-18T23:06:50-05:00"Gateway Overture" Named J.W. Pepper Editor's Choice<p>I recently learned that my concert band piece <a contents="Gateway Overture" data-link-label="Gateway Overture" data-link-type="page" href="/gateway-overture" target="_blank">Gateway Overture</a> was name an Editor's Choice selection by J.W. Pepper, one of the largest sheet music distributors in the world. This is my sixth Pepper Editor's Choice selection, and second for band. While it is an honor under any circumstance, I am especially proud of this, because I composed Gateway Overture for my junior high alma mater, Blackhawk Middle School (Bensenville, IL), and premiered it (amazingly) 30 years to the day that I started attending the school! (I was a mid-year transfer)</p>
<p>You can hear a demo recording of Gateway Overture below:<br><br><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z22_Z5_6jHY" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/68893232022-02-05T01:14:46-06:002022-02-05T01:16:00-06:00The Composer Chris 'Cast <p>I'm excited to share that my new podcast is ready for the world to hear! <strong><em>The Composer Chris 'Cast </em></strong>will feature discussions on music, the arts, film and TV, philosophy, and more! Guests will frequently join me for discussion. </p>
<p>To hear the first episode, <a contents="click here!&nbsp;" data-link-label="The Composer Chris 'Cast" data-link-type="page" href="/the-composer-chris-cast"><strong>click here! </strong></a></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/68476012021-12-21T01:35:59-06:002021-12-21T01:35:59-06:00Recording: "Hope and a New Dawn" <p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/466ee8ed57a1ed1c3e70aed6e19f0c56274e0646/original/screen-shot-2021-02-01-at-12-26-28-am.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This past October, I had the privilege of conducting my new band piece <a contents="Hope and a New Dawn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2910505/hope-and-a-new-dawn"><strong><em>Hope and a New Dawn</em></strong></a> with the Arlington Heights Community Concert Band (Arlington Heights, IL). They recently sent me a recording of the performance, which you can find <strong><a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2910505/hope-and-a-new-dawn">here</a>!</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="Hope and a New Dawn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2910505/hope-and-a-new-dawn"><em>Hope and a New Dawn</em></a></strong> was the product of a consortium with five high school and community bands. If you or a director you know would be interested in co-commissioning a work or heading up a consortium for a new work, please let me know! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/68238222021-11-28T23:31:07-06:002021-12-20T01:39:54-06:00Cyber Monday Deal for Trumpet Music! <p>For a limited time, I'm making my settings of <a contents="Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" data-link-label="Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" data-link-type="page" href="/let-all-mortal-flesh-keep-silence" target="_blank"><em><strong>Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence</strong></em></a> and <em><a contents="Angels We Have Heard on High&nbsp;" data-link-label="Angels We Have Heard On High " data-link-type="page" href="/angels-we-have-heard-on-high" target="_blank"><strong>Angels We Have Heard on High </strong></a></em>available in one collection (click on the above titles for more info on each piece, including recordings). </p>
<p>Normally $20 for both, you can now get them for only <strong>$10</strong>! </p>
<p><a contents="Click here to purchase, download and print both for only $10" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris/e/49209" target="_blank">Click here to purchase, download and print both for only $10</a>.</p>
<p>If you know any trumpet players that are looking for music to play this holiday season, please feel free to share this with them! </p>
<p>This deal ends soon, so take advantage while you can! </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/67683792021-10-06T21:36:38-05:002022-02-26T13:02:36-06:00"Simple Soliloquy" for Flute and Harp <p>I am thrilled to have written this piece for my wife and daughter, and thrilled to have a recording of them performing it together! <br><br>Program notes:<br><br><em>A “soliloquy” is literally the idea of talking to oneself. As I was writing this, I had no formal structure in mind, no specific motivic development or harmonic devices, but as I started sketching ideas, these things began to come together. I found myself free to write more for the people in mind, rather than any overarching plan. </em></p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YqCHpSMq9g0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/67413902021-09-09T15:09:54-05:002021-09-09T15:11:20-05:00Sarah Teichler Flute Recital, Sept 26th <p>My better, smarter and more talented half is giving a flute recital at Tabor College on September 26th at 3PM. Included in her repertoire is two of my newest works, where she will be accompanied on harp by our daughter! (This is peak proud hubby and proud dad stuff right here!)<br><br><em><strong>Be Thou My Vision</strong></em>, for flute and harp, was written as a gift for Sarah, she requested this shortly after our daughter started learning harp, and I finally made good on the promise. :D <br><br><em><strong>Simple Soliloquy</strong></em>, also for flute and harp, is the first concert chamber work I've written that includes harp, and it is a different piece for me; I wouldn't call it "contrapuntal," but the two parts are very independent of each other. The piece creates a mood, or atmosphere, that represents a mood of being lost in one's own thoughts. </p>
<p>If you're in central Kansas on the 26th, we'd love to see you at the recital! It is free, and in Richert Auditorium, in the Flaming Center for the Arts at Tabor College. </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/66746272021-06-30T01:36:00-05:002021-06-30T01:36:00-05:00New Arrangement: BE THOU MY VISION for flute and harp<p><span class="font_large">Last week was my wife's birthday, and the gift I presented to her was an arrangement of one of her favorite hymns, arranged for her to play with our daughter (I did ask our daughter if she'd agree to this first!). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After they have a chance to perform it, I will make the sheet music available for purchase. It will be on Sheet Music Plus as well as JW Pepper. Please tell your flute and harp friends/colleagues that a new version of this song will be available for them soon! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/66340992021-05-18T23:42:47-05:002023-01-11T00:28:35-06:00New Podcast - BEARLY EDUCATED<p><span class="font_large">For a couple years, I did a podcast called "The Meatball Composer," where I would talk about things that were particularly interesting to me, mostly Bears football! Well, the show has been retooled, and I am now co-hosting the "Bearly Educated Podcast" with my friend Mark Janzen. We're 5 episodes in, and we're having a blast! The hook is that we are two college professors with doctorates, taking a more analytical and philosophical look at sports. <br><br>I invite you to check it out, especially if you're a Chicago sports fan! But, we will be talking about other things in the future as well, particularly things in our respective academic areas. <br><br><a contents="Click here to check out our website and get links to the show!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bearly_educated" target="_blank">Click here to check out our website and get links to the show! </a></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/66088142021-04-19T23:20:09-05:002021-08-06T08:12:22-05:00Now Available: "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" for SATB an Piano <p>Now available for SATB and piano, <em><strong>Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven </strong></em>published by Chorister's Guild! And ideal anthem for Christ the King Sunday, but can work any time of year. </p>
<p><a contents="Click here to preview!" data-link-label="Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" data-link-type="page" href="/praise-my-soul-the-king-of-heaven"><strong>Click here to preview!</strong></a></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/65686202021-03-08T22:38:13-06:002021-07-18T15:51:47-05:00Coming Soon "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" <p>After a brief covid delay, Chorister's Guild will be releasing my anthem <strong><em>Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven</em></strong> sometime in April 2021! <br><br>For SATB and piano, I gave this familiar hymn text a joyous, rhythmic setting in a 10/8 meter. It is very lively, and would work well as a Call to Worship. <br><br>I'll be sure to make a more formal announcement once the piece is released, so stay tuned! <br><br>Special thanks to Katie Houts at CG, who made this possible and gave me some great edit suggestions, and to Russell Almand who convinced me to submit the piece to CG in the first place. Grateful for both of you in this process! And once again, thank you to the consortium members that helped make the creation of this piece possible:</p>
<p><strong>First Baptist Church of Salado, TX </strong><br>Dr. Robert Pendergraft, Associate Pastor of Music Ministries </p>
<p><strong>Northridge Presbyterian Church, Dallas, TX </strong><br>Mr. Bryan Page, Music Director </p>
<p><strong>Gambrell Street Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX </strong><br>Dr. Ben Caston, Interim Minister of Music </p>
<p><strong>Woodlawn Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, LA </strong><br>Mr. Laramie Minga, Music Pastor </p>
<p><strong>Peace Lutheran Church, Hurst, TX </strong><br>Mr. Bradley Anderson, Director of Music and Worship </p>
<p><strong>Calvary Baptist Church, Henderson, TX </strong><br>Mr. Casey McCarthy, Music Minister </p>
<p><strong>First Presbyterian Church Rome, GA </strong><br>Dr. Aaron Rice, Director of Classical Music Ministry </p>
<p><strong>Garden Lakes Baptist Church, Rome, GA </strong><br>Dr. Alan B. Wingard, Minister of Music</p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/65360522021-02-01T00:27:55-06:002022-05-19T08:29:44-05:00Hope and a New Dawn<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/466ee8ed57a1ed1c3e70aed6e19f0c56274e0646/original/screen-shot-2021-02-01-at-12-26-28-am.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" />Earlier this month I completed and delivered my newest concert band commission to the consortium members that funded it's creation. <em><strong>Hope and a New Dawn</strong></em> is a Grade 3/3+ piece for concert band, the piece was written to communicate a sense of optimism as we head into a post-covid world. No, we're not past it yet, but we will be, and when we get there, it will be an overwhelming time of reunion, joy, hope...but we will also have to remember and mourn what was lost. Through prominent melodies and driving rhythms, <em><strong>Hope and a New Dawn</strong></em> tries to convey just that. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My most sincere and humble thanks, again, to the consortium members that made this piece possible. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Bryan Wright </strong><br>Paschal High School (Fort Worth, TX) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Steve Willemssen </strong><br>Wheaton Academy (West Chicago, IL) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Chris Dandeles </strong><br>Waubsonsie Valley High School (Aurora, IL) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Dan Braker </strong><br>Thornapple Wind Band (Hastings, MI) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Victor Anderson </strong><br>Yorkville High School (Yorkville, IL)</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/65130332021-01-03T23:49:10-06:002022-04-04T18:25:46-05:002021 Church Choral Club<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/511c2ffa479d6778224ff1a6ed89f31384ccfebb/original/2021-church-choral-club.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to announce this new opportunity for church choirs! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The <a contents="2021 Church Choral Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris/e/14385" target="_blank">2021 Church Choral Club</a> members will receive six (6) new anthems throughout the 2021 calendar year. Each anthem will be voiced for 2-part choir (Men/Women, SA/TB, Treble/Bass, etc.) and feature piano accompaniment. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Each anthem will be a standard 2-3 minute selection that will be centered around a different theme. Members will receive via email a single PDF of each anthem, and granted permission to print as many copies as needed for performance. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anthem themes and PDF delivery dates will follow the following schedule:</span></p>
<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Theme</strong></span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Delivery Date</strong></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Lent</span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">January 25</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Easter</span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">February 26</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Trinity </span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">April 26</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">General</span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">June 28</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Advent</span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">August 16</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Christmas</span></td> <td style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">October 18</span></td> </tr>
</tbody></table>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Total cost to join the Choral Club is only $100. That's less than $20 per anthem! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Click here to sign up for the 2021 Choral Club!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris/e/14385" target="_blank">Click here to sign up for the 2021 Choral Club!</a> Thanks! </span></p>
<p><br><strong><span class="font_large">***P.S. Above all, health and safety come first, so if you have found a way to safely continue your choral ministry through the pandemic, I hope this can be a benefit for your ministry. If you have not up to this point, but expect that to be possible later this year, you can join at a later date in the year and receive all of the pieces that have been released up until that time. Thank you! </span></strong></p>
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<p> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/65022632020-12-17T21:43:28-06:002021-10-29T05:32:49-05:00In the Bleak Midwinter (Piano)<p><span class="font_large">I recently completed a piano setting of In the Bleak Midwinter, based on the tune CRANHAM by Gustav Holst. While the melody is clearly heard throughout, the surrounding textures create a sense of mystery. The piece was commissioned by a group of seven pianists, and I have included their names in the printed score, for posterity and out of gratitude. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Click here to preview the piece!&nbsp;" data-link-label="In the Bleak Midwinter " data-link-type="page" href="/in-the-bleak-midwinter"><em><strong>Click here to preview the piece! </strong></em></a></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/64906182020-12-03T01:19:53-06:002021-05-11T20:57:34-05:00Support Through BuyMeACoffee <p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/658155e84273409b1f6268a18ea5f882859d4710/original/buy-me-a-coffee-logo.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><span class="font_large">I have signed up to join another crowdsourcing platform, <em><strong><a contents="BuyMeACoffee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee</a></strong></em>. It's similar to Patreon in some ways, but with more flexibility. Patreon is a monthly subscription, BuyMeACoffee has that ability (which I am not using), but is more for one-time donations. In addition, I can sell "extras," which for me will include discounted sheet music that I publish, online composition lessons at a discounted rate, stuff like that. People can support or simply follow with no financial obligation or commitments. This platform will be best for people that may like to support my work on a one-time or occasional basis, without signing up for a monthly commitment. <em><strong><a contents="Click here to go to my BuyMeACoffee page." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/composerchris" target="_blank">Click here to go to my BuyMeACoffee page.</a> </strong></em></span><br><br><span class="font_large">Please feel free to share and spread the word! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/64859582020-11-25T23:43:27-06:002020-11-25T23:43:27-06:00"O Great God" for Piano<p><span class="font_large">My newest piano hymn arrangement is available! <a contents="O Great God," data-link-label="O Great God " data-link-type="page" href="/o-great-god"><em><strong>O Great God</strong></em>,</a> written by Bob Kauflin, features a very simple and folk-like melody and a chord progression that is satisfying without being too predictable. In this arrangement, I wanted to start with this harmonic simplicity, while gradually adding more pitches to increase the density of each chord, but still maintaining a diatonic language. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Click here to preview the piece" data-link-label="O Great God " data-link-type="page" href="/o-great-god">Click here to preview the piece</a>, and <a contents="here to order it from Sheet Music Plus (exclusive distributor)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/o-great-god-digital-sheet-music/21902503" target="_blank">here to order it from Sheet Music Plus (exclusive distributor)</a>. <br><br>Thanks!!! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/64672342020-11-01T00:32:20-05:002022-03-04T04:38:21-06:00Concert Band Consortium is Ready to Go!<p><span class="font_large">I'm grateful to the following band directors and schools for joining the consortium:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Bryan Wright </strong><br><em>Paschal High School (Fort Worth, TX)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Steve Willemssen </strong><br><em>Wheaton Academy (West Chicago, IL)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Chris Dandeles</strong><br><em>Waubsonsie Valley High School (Aurora, IL)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Mr. Dan Braker</strong><br><em>Thornapple Wind Band (Hastings, MI) </em></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Mr. Victor Anderson</span></strong><br><span class="font_large"><em>Yorkville High School (Yorkville, IL) </em></span></p>
<p><br><br><span class="font_large">I'm so excited that we have groups from three different states involved!! <br><br>I will deliver the piece to them on January 8, 2021. Hopefully (hopefully....hopefully....), spring premiers can take place while we are hopefully (hopefully....*sigh*...hopefully) moving past covid. <br><br>Updates will come down the road! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/64145112020-08-21T14:56:08-05:002021-11-24T09:02:27-06:00Consortium Filled! New Choral Anthem for This Christmas Coming!<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to announce that the <em><strong>Gentle Mary Laid Her Child</strong></em> consortium met the goal of 10 members, so the anthem will happen! Yay! <br><br>Many, many thanks to the following commissioners who joined to form the consortium:<br><br><strong>Bart Morrison</strong><br><em>University Baptist Chruch (Houston, TX)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Brian Stranghoner</strong><br><em>Tabor College (Hillsboro, KS)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Chris Winston</strong><br><em>Immanuel Lutheran Church (Broken Arrow, OK)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Dennis Emerson</strong><br><em>St. Michael Catholic Church (Bedford, TX)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>James Cheesman</strong><br><em>First Baptist Church of Farmersville (Farmersville, TX)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Laramie Minga</strong><br><em>Woodlawn Baptist Church (Baton Rouge, LA) </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Lori Danielson</strong><br><em>Northwest Bible Church (Fort Worth, TX) </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Matt Sikes</strong><br><em>Pray's Mill Baptist Church (Douglasville, GA)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Robert Pendergraft</strong><br><em>First Baptist Church (Salado, TX)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sueda Luttrell </strong><br><em>Gambrell Street Baptist Church (Fort Worth, TX)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">They will receive the work this September, the rest of the world has to wait until next summer to see it! However, for anyone interested in joining this consortium you still can, and get the piece this fall instead of waiting until next year (<em>and at only $50 to join, it would actually save money to <strong><a contents="join us" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/christmas-anthem--gentle-mary-laid-her-child" target="_blank">join us</a></strong> at this point than buying parts later!</em>).<br><br>Time to get writing...</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/64012732020-08-03T21:59:13-05:002020-08-03T22:00:26-05:00Hello, Kansas!<p><span class="font_large">It's official! as of August 1st, my family and I are Kansas residents! This was a year in the making, a stressful and difficult year. I moved by myself last fall to begin my new position at <em><strong><a contents="Tabor College" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tabor.edu" target="_blank">Tabor College</a></strong></em>. I saw my family every few weeks, and it was very tough to be apart from them for so long. Then COVID hit, and I don't need to go in to details about that...</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So anyway, I'm so happy that my family is finally all together once again, and for good, and we are renting a lovely house in Newton, Kansas. No one is going back after a few days or a week, I don't have to leave them after a weekend, we're stuck with each other! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now, to get back to composing...</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/63503822020-06-11T17:37:13-05:002022-03-08T23:58:46-06:00New Piano Hymn Arrangement - "Speak, O Lord" <p><span class="font_large">Now available exclusively from Sheet Music Plus, <a contents="Speak, O Lord " data-link-label="Speak, O Lord" data-link-type="page" href="/speak-o-lord"><strong><em>Speak, O Lord </em></strong></a>for solo piano. This is the third hymn arrangement I've done from the Townend/Getty catalog (and probably won't be the last!). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Click here to preview" data-link-label="Speak, O Lord" data-link-type="page" href="/speak-o-lord">Click here to preview</a>, please share with your church pianist friends! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/63166712020-05-14T15:28:16-05:002020-05-14T15:28:16-05:00Update on "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" Release<p><span class="font_large">I learned today that Chorister's Guild will not be releasing my anthem "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" until this fall. Readjustments had to be made due to COVID-19 impact. While I'm disappointed it will not be available as originally planned, I am grateful that it will be out later this year. I will be sure to post another update once it is available again. <br><br>Thanks, and stay healthy, everyone!!!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/62982672020-04-29T00:58:25-05:002023-03-21T07:15:27-05:00"How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds" Available!<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to announce the release of <strong><em>How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds</em></strong> for SATB and piano, published by Lorenz Music. This is my 3rd published anthem from Lorenz, and I am overwhelmed by their continued support and belief in my work. So, thank you, Lorenz!!!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's a lovely demo recording of the anthem.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">For more info and to buy the sheet music, <a contents="visit the Lorenz website here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorenz.com/choral/church/how-sweet-the-name-of-jesus-sounds-5" target="_blank"><strong><em>visit the Lorenz website here</em></strong></a>. It's also available from <a contents="J.W. Pepper.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/How-Sweet-the-Name-of-Jesus-Sounds/11200743.item#/" target="_blank"><em><strong>J.W. Pepper.</strong> </em></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please feel free to share! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/62887142020-04-20T23:15:15-05:002020-04-20T23:15:15-05:00New Choral Anthem: "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/Praise%2C-My-Soul%2C-the-King-of-Heaven/11202728.item#/submit" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/0e8aab7b40b9c098dc7fdccb06e47931c5d3847f/original/screen-shot-2020-04-20-at-4-38-17-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>I'm very happy to announce the release of "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" from <a contents="Chorister's Guild" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.choristersguild.org/store/cga1642-praise-my-soul-the-king-of-heaven-satb/9940/" target="_blank">Chorister's Guild</a>! For SATB and piano, I composed this anthem for a consortium of 10 churches a couple years back, and I was quite pleased with how it turned out, and was thrilled when CG accepted it for publication. They give the following description: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>This exciting anthem for Christ the King Sunday is a stunner from start to finish! Composer Christopher Teichler sets this familiar hymn text to a lilting new tune, which bursts with joyful praise. A driving, rhythmic accompaniment underscores the vocals, which alternate between strong unison singing and full harmonic cadences. An impressive piece for a festival day!</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In addition, J.W. Pepper has listed it as an "Editor's Choice" selection, which is always exciting and humbling. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Click here to preview the anthem." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwpepper.com/Praise%2C-My-Soul%2C-the-King-of-Heaven/11202728.item#/submit" target="_blank">Click here to preview the anthem.</a> Once choirs are able to gather again, I hope that you can give this piece a look! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/62658782020-03-29T19:06:51-05:002021-05-11T20:57:55-05:00New Hymn Arrangement for Piano: "Before the Throne of God Above"<p><span class="font_large">I'm happy to introduce my newest piano hymn arrangement, based on the song "Before the Throne of God Above," music by Vicki Cook. <a contents="Click here to learn more.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://christeichler.com/before-the-throne-of-god-above" target="_blank">Click here to learn more. </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The sheet music is available exclusively at <a contents="Sheet Music Plus" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/before-the-throne-of-god-above-digital-sheet-music/21708453" target="_blank">Sheet Music Plus</a> as a digital download. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please feel free to share with your church pianist friends! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/62205182020-02-19T14:24:27-06:002020-02-19T14:24:27-06:00Two New Choral Anthems in the Next Couple of Months!<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to have two new releases coming soon for church choir! <strong><em>Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven</em></strong> will be published by Chorister's Guild, and <strong><em>How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds</em></strong> from Lorenz Music. Both are for SATB and piano, and doable by average church choirs. Coming in March and/or April of 2020!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll announce when one or both are available, but please tell your choir director friends! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/61303422020-01-17T19:49:57-06:002021-05-11T20:58:30-05:00Hot off the Press! "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" for Solo Piano<p><a contents="" data-link-label="How Deep the Father's Love For Us " data-link-type="page" href="/how-deep-the-father-s-love-for-us"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/9822cdc17262a2cbfba607ad56e9bfa962498273/original/screen-shot-2020-01-17-at-6-45-02-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">I've completed a solo piano setting of <a contents=""How Deep the Father's Love For Us,"" data-link-label="How Deep the Father's Love For Us " data-link-type="page" href="/how-deep-the-father-s-love-for-us">"How Deep the Father's Love For Us,"</a> by Stuart Townend. I wanted to create a stark, contemplative setting of Townend's hymn, appropriate for Lent, Lord's Supper/Communion, prayer and meditation. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">Available </span><span style="font-size: 23.51999855041504px;">exclusively from <a contents="Sheet Music Plus, click here for more info" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/how-deep-the-father-s-love-for-us-digital-sheet-music/21663429" target="_blank">Sheet Music Plus, click here for more info</a>, a demo recording (me on piano!), sample pages and how to order. Feel free to share! Thanks! </span></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/60628742020-01-05T19:33:52-06:002021-06-30T01:19:45-05:00Grade 2 Band Consortium<p><span class="font_large">Consortium opportunity for Grade 2 Concert Band! Only $100 to join; includes score and parts (PDF delivery) and a 9-month premier window. Please feel free to share, and contact me with any questions.<br><br><strong><em><a contents="You can join the consortium by clicking here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/grade-2-lyrical-piece-for-concert-band" target="_blank">You can join the consortium by clicking here.</a></em></strong> Thanks!!! </span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/5d442d3219ccfd9d2e58a675982aa8cd24132c33/original/700b76ea-6780-4687-831e-82f23d47d070.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/60463382019-12-26T14:35:53-06:002019-12-26T14:35:53-06:00Holiday Greetings! <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/5e0122e7e13796d59963ef4241643b2c8028410f/original/8ec6e7a1-3e96-474d-b9e0-3a42baa2bca7.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/60194042019-12-14T14:04:52-06:002021-05-11T20:58:09-05:00Latest Podcast - Interview with Dr. David Toledo<p><span class="font_large">On the <a contents="newest episode of The Meatball Composer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/xQJ0ziH7Ioc" target="_blank">newest episode of The Meatball Composer</a>, I interview my friend and fellow music professor Dr. David Toledo. David teaches at California Baptist University and is the Director of Worship Studies. (Read more about him <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://calbaptist.edu/faculty-directory/profileview?id=670" target="_blank">here</a>.) <br><br>David and I became good friends while in Fort Worth, and I'm so glad we were able to do this episode and that we will stay in touch for years to come! I hope you enjoy our discussion on church music education. <a contents="Watch it here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/xQJ0ziH7Ioc" target="_blank">Watch it here!</a> </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/60007352019-12-09T23:55:26-06:002022-02-20T09:51:40-06:00Upcoming Band Consortium Opportunities <p><span class="font_large">Grade 2 and Grade 3 Consortium opportunities to commission new music for your band! </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/e6e1f99cf56b73f30e80761850c5c5039f693c8e/original/5e2d30c3-065d-4ec8-abff-a336bf37d4f9-1-102-o.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/59664692019-11-19T22:44:00-06:002019-11-19T22:45:16-06:00Two New Releases from Lorenz Music<p><span class="font_large">I am thrilled to announce the release of two of my works from Lorenz Music. <br><br><a contents="Take Up Your Cross" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorenz.com/choral/church/take-up-your-cross-7" target="_blank"><strong><em>Take Up Your Cross</em></strong></a> is a new choral anthem for SATB and piano. This text grabbed me immediately, and musical ideas came to me quickly and easily. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="Take this Bread, Take this Cup" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorenz.com/keyboard/piano/take-this-bread-take-this-cup" target="_blank"><em><strong>Take this Bread, Take this Cup</strong></em></a> is a collection of hymn arrangements and two original tunes that were written to fit communion/eucharist portions of a church service. This has been in the works for several years, and I'm very happy that it is finally available! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Many thanks to Lorenz for publishing these works, and also to J.W. Pepper honoring both as "Editor's Choice" selections!</span></p>
<p><a contents="Click here to see all my works available from Lorenz Music.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorenz.com/search-results?SortOrder=DESC&q=teichler&Composer=C020023&ComposerText=R.+Christopher+Teichler&ScriptureReference=" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Click here to see all my works available from Lorenz Music. </span></a></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/59561892019-11-10T21:41:49-06:002021-05-11T20:58:52-05:00"Gateway Overture" Premier and Going Home<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/358290/663ba17d690cd290db003a20fd4a60d1c614ab6e/original/5iz1czxfrcypyad6oknlhq.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On Wednesday, November 6, I went back to my old junior high in the Chicago suburbs for the premier of my newest band piece, <em><strong>Gateway Overture</strong>.</em> Blackhawk Middle School (Bensenville, IL) and director Mr. William Winters commissioned the piece, which included some video chats with the students in order to get to know them and the kind of piece that would most interest them. I took suggestions, listened to pieces they previously enjoyed playing, and based most of my musical decisions off of their feedback. It was a fun process! When I went to visit the school, I was able to work with some of the players on my piece and the two others they were performing on the concert. It was a fun process! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I will continue to work with some of the students in the next couple of weeks, as I will be giving them feedback on their own compositions/arrangements! I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with, and encouraging them to continue making/performing/creating music! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Thank you again to Mr. William Winters for the opportunity!! </span></p>
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<p> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/59554682019-11-09T19:53:16-06:002019-11-09T19:53:16-06:00"The Meatball Composer" Podcast Now in Video Format<p><span class="font_large">For the past year and a half, I was running a podcast, "The Meatball Composer," just for fun while trying to improve my verbal communication skills. I decided to move it to a video format, and I've completed the first two episodes. <a contents="You can access the YouTube playlist here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_d-rLbAEZH27j_Cn-fMESR5Skg7KInAR" target="_blank">You can access the YouTube playlist here</a>.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks, and please feel free to share and to tell your friends!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/59380342019-10-24T18:10:23-05:002021-01-11T04:15:20-06:00Now Available: "My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness" for Solo Piano<p><span class="font_large">I'm happy to announce that I've completed a solo piano arrangement of the contemporary hymn <a contents='"My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness,"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21451373" target="_blank">"My Heart is Filled with Thankfulness,"</a> written by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty. This setting is at an intermediate level, and I wrote it specifically with church worship services in mind. Whether as an offertory, for Lord's Supper/Eucharist, I wanted to create a tasteful setting that would keep the spirit and beauty of the song. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Available exclusively through <a contents="Sheet Music Plus, click here to be taken there.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21451373" target="_blank">Sheet Music Plus, click here to be taken there. </a></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/59375242019-10-24T10:59:29-05:002019-10-24T10:59:29-05:00"Gateway Overture" Premier November 6<p><span class="font_large">My newest band piece <em><strong>Gateway Overture</strong></em> will be premiered on November 6th at Blackhawk Middle School in Bensenville, IL. Commissioned by Blackhawk and director of bands Mr. William Winters, this piece is the culmination of several months of planning, discussion, and video chats with students (and a lot of learning on my part on writing for younger band!).</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The title of the piece comes from Bensenville's motto, "Gateway to Opportunity." I'm so grateful for this opportunity, not only to write a new piece for young and developing musicians, but for a chance to give back to the school that helped put me on the path to where I am today. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The concert begins at 6:30PM Chicago area friends, I'd love to see you there! Thanks! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/59016452019-09-22T19:27:06-05:002019-09-22T19:27:06-05:00"I Know that My Redeemer Lives" Easter Anthem Consortium<p><span class="font_large">Here's a video I made for the Easter anthem consortium I'm putting together, and my goal is to have several churches take part in creating new music for worship! <a contents="Click here to be taken to the consortium website" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/i-know-that-my-redeemer-lives-easter-2020-choir-anthem" target="_blank">Click here to be taken to the consortium website</a>. Feel free to share the video with anyone you know that might be interested! Thanks!</span></p>
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The collection features the following holiday tunes:<br><br>O Come, All Ye Faithful<br>Once in Royal David's City<br>Ding Dong! Merrily on High<br>God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen<br>I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day<br>The Holly and the Ivy<br>Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)<br>What Child is This<br><br>The collection is available for $50, E-Print only at this time. <em><strong><a contents="Click here to order, download and print your copy today!&nbsp;" data-link-label="Eight Christmas Carols for Brass Quintet" data-link-type="page" href="/eight-christmas-carols-for-brass-quintet">Click here to order, download and print your copy today! </a></strong></em></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58614562019-08-17T20:08:11-05:002021-06-28T02:02:54-05:00Download the Recording of "Love's Philosophy" (SATB, piano) for $.99! <p><span class="font_large"><strong><em><a contents="Click here to download the performance of "Love's Philosophy,"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://christeichler.com/track/1705966/love-s-philosophy" target="_blank">Click here to download the performance of "Love's Philosophy,"</a> </em></strong>performed by the <a contents="MidCities Chamber Singers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://midcitieschambersingers.com" target="_blank">MidCities Chamber Singers</a>. You can own it for only $.99! Get a Grande instead of a Venti for one day, and you've budgeted plenty for it! :-D </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58465882019-08-03T16:11:03-05:002021-08-27T23:40:20-05:00Pieces Available on Sheet Music Plus<p><span class="font_large">For those of you who like the convenience of downloading and printing sheet music, I have several selections from my catalog available on <a contents="Sheet Music Plus" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/r-t-legacy-sheet-music/3009988" target="_blank">Sheet Music Plus</a>. <br><br>What all is available here? I'm glad you asked! <br><br><strong><em>Choral Music </em></strong><br><a contents="I Lay My Sins on Jesus (SATB and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/i-lay-my-sins-on-jesus-satb-and-piano-digital-sheet-music/21305381" target="_blank"><em>I Lay My Sins on Jesus</em> (SATB and Piano)</a><br><a contents="If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking (SATB a capella)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/if-i-can-stop-one-heart-from-breaking-satb-a-capella-digital-sheet-music/21304890" target="_blank"><em>If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking</em> (SATB a capella)</a><br><a contents="Love's Philosophy (SATB and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/love-s-philosophy-digital-sheet-music/20806490" target="_blank"><em>Love's Philosophy </em>(SATB and Piano)</a><br><em><a contents="Now I Give Myself to Thee (SATB, Flute and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/now-i-give-myself-to-thee-satb-flute-and-piano-digital-sheet-music/21304850" target="_blank">Now I Give Myself to Thee</a></em><a contents="Now I Give Myself to Thee (SATB, Flute and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/now-i-give-myself-to-thee-satb-flute-and-piano-digital-sheet-music/21304850" target="_blank"> (SATB, Flute and Piano)</a><br><a contents="O, For a Closer Walk with God (SATB a capella)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/o-for-a-closer-walk-with-god-satb-digital-sheet-music/20796650" target="_blank"><em>O, For a Closer Walk with God </em>(SATB a capella)</a><br><a contents="Prayer of St. Gregory (SAB a capella)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/prayer-of-st-gregory-digital-sheet-music/20801969" target="_blank">Prayer of St. Gregory (SAB a capella)</a><br><a contents="Psalm of Praise (SATB, Trumpet,&nbsp;Trombone, Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/psalm-of-praise-satb-trumpet-trombone-piano-digital-sheet-music/21304884" target="_blank"><em>Psalm of Praise</em> (SATB, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano)</a><br><a contents="Silent Night, Holy Night (SATB and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/silent-night-holy-night-satb-and-piano-digital-sheet-music/20937113" target="_blank"><em>Silent Night, Holy Night</em> (SATB and Piano)</a><br><a contents="The Star-Spangled Banner (SATB a capella)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/the-star-spangled-banner-digital-sheet-music/20813289" target="_blank"><em>The Star-Spangled Banner </em>(SATB a capella)</a><br><br><strong><em>Sacred Instrumental Music</em></strong><br><a contents="A Father's Love&nbsp;(2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/a-father-s-love-digital-sheet-music/20773542" target="_blank"><em>A Father's Love </em>(2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones)</a><br><em><a contents="Give Me Jesus&nbsp;(Flute, Trumpet and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/give-me-jesus-digital-sheet-music/20775802" target="_blank">Give Me Jesus </a></em><a contents="Give Me Jesus&nbsp;(Flute, Trumpet and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/give-me-jesus-digital-sheet-music/20775802" target="_blank">(Flute, Trumpet and Piano)</a><br><a contents="Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence&nbsp;(Trumpet and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/let-all-mortal-flesh-keep-silence-digital-sheet-music/20773539" target="_blank"><em>Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence</em> (Trumpet and Piano)</a><br><em><a contents="Meditation on St. Anne (Trumpet and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/meditation-on-st-anne-digital-sheet-music/20796638" target="_blank">Meditation on St. Anne</a></em><a contents="Meditation on St. Anne (Trumpet and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/meditation-on-st-anne-digital-sheet-music/20796638" target="_blank"> (Trumpet and Piano)</a><br><a contents="Medley of Hope (Violin and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/medley-of-hope-digital-sheet-music/20788077" target="_blank"><em>Medley of Hope</em> (Violin and Piano)</a><br><a contents="Prelude on ELLACOMBE&nbsp;(Brass Quintet)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/prelude-on-ellacombe-digital-sheet-music/20787538" target="_blank"><em>Prelude on ELLACOMBE </em>(Brass Quintet)</a><br><em><a contents="Sacred Prelude (Violin and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/sacred-prelude-violin-and-piano-digital-sheet-music/20814402" target="_blank">Sacred Prelude</a></em><a contents="Sacred Prelude (Violin and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/sacred-prelude-violin-and-piano-digital-sheet-music/20814402" target="_blank"> (Violin and Piano)</a><br><a contents="Solid Rock&nbsp;(Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/solid-rock-brass-trio-trumpet-horn-trombone-digital-sheet-music/21304840" target="_blank"><em>Solid Rock</em> (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone)</a><br><em><a contents="Surrender (Flute and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/surrender-i-surrender-all-digital-sheet-music/20923274" target="_blank">Surrender</a></em><a contents="Surrender (Flute and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/surrender-i-surrender-all-digital-sheet-music/20923274" target="_blank"> (Flute and Piano)</a><br><a contents="'Tis So Sweet&nbsp;(Flute and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/tis-so-sweet-digital-sheet-music/20815261" target="_blank"><em>'Tis So Sweet</em> (Flute and Piano)</a><br><a contents="Veni&nbsp;Emmanuel&nbsp;(Brass Quintet)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/veni-emmanuel-o-come-o-come-emmanuel-digital-sheet-music/20923281" target="_blank"><em>Veni </em><i>Emmanuel </i>(Brass Quintet)</a><br><a contents="Wondrous Love&nbsp;(Flute and Piano)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/wondrous-love-digital-sheet-music/20785407" target="_blank"><em>Wondrous Love </em>(Flute and Piano)</a><br><br><strong><em>Concert Music</em></strong><br><a contents='"...cry to Thee..." (Flute and Piano)&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/cry-to-thee-digital-sheet-music/21306845" target="_blank"><em>"...cry to Thee..." </em>(Flute and Piano) </a><br><a contents="Welcome Home (String Orchestra, Grade 2/3)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/welcome-home-digital-sheet-music/20966295" target="_blank"><em>Welcome Home</em> (String Orchestra, Grade 2/3)</a><br><br>I'll be adding more pieces down the road, but please feel free to check these out and send to anyone that might be interested! It has always been my goal to write music that will be accessible for wide audience, but also offer interest for more critical listeners, especially when it comes to my church and sacred music. If that philosophy appeals to you then I'd love to connect and talk more. And, please feel free to <em><strong><a contents="send me any feedback" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:chris@christeichler.com" target="_blank">send me any feedback</a></strong></em> because I'm still growing and learning! Thanks so much!!!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58411622019-07-29T20:37:28-05:002019-07-29T20:37:28-05:002020 Band Consortium On Hold<p><span class="font_large">With the upcoming move (just days away....) I've decided to postpone my 2020 Band Consortium until I'm settled in to my new job and routine at Tabor College. I'll still keep the info up, and just change the dates, but right now the plan is to simply bump it back a year. <br><br>But you can still sign up to be part of the consortium for next year! <em><strong><a contents="Click here to be taken to the registration form." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://forms.gle/ta7Kz2SEtJJccMDw6" target="_blank">Click here to be taken to the registration form.</a></strong></em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58332682019-07-22T23:03:04-05:002021-12-02T04:30:53-06:00New Adventure<p><span class="font_large">Some big changes coming! On August 1st, I will join the faculty of <a contents="Tabor College" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.tabor.edu" target="_blank">Tabor College</a> in Hillsboro, Kansas, as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music. These last 7 years in Fort Worth have been great, and while we are sad to be leaving, we're excited to start this new chapter! <br><br>I'll check in with more details down the road; but for now, I will be arriving to my new gig the first week of August, and will begin teaching 2 weeks after that. I'm still trying to wrap my head around all of this, it has developed so fast!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">More soon...</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58256082019-07-15T17:54:21-05:002020-11-12T01:50:58-06:00Heading to the Alleluia Conference<p><span class="font_large">For the 7th consecutive year, I'm exhibiting at the Alleluia Conference at Baylor University, put on by Baylor's Center for Christian Music Studies. More than selling music (which would be great!), I'm hoping to make more connections with the music ministers that attend. They come from all over the U.S. and from several denominations. I'm particularly interested in learning how many churches offer music education and appreciation in some form to their congregations and communities. This could manifest itself in several different ways, like concert series', music academies or schools, community ensembles like children's choirs or theater productions, etc. Church music flourishes when children through adults are engaged and involved, and we seem to be in a steady decline in this engagement, leaving it up to only a few. So, I'm curious to see if others are thinking the same!<br><br>I'll report back later...</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58141362019-07-04T16:41:17-05:002019-07-04T16:41:17-05:002020 Grade 3 Band Consortium Opportunity!<p><span class="font_large">For my band director friends, I'd like to invite you to join my 2020 Band Consortium! I'm organizing this to commission a new work for Grade 3 band that will help kick off the start of a new decade. The piece will be energetic, exciting, and intended to symbolize looking ahead to the future with optimism and hope. In addition to the score and parts to the completed piece, I would be happy to interact with your ensemble via Skype/facetime to talk about the process of composing and why I decided to become a composer myself. <br><br><a contents="CLICK HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKhz0Wiab41GCcLCwsqnBYOk6nShrmOd90iojg--tpTxKthQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for more info on the consortium, including dates and fees, and please feel free to contact me with any questions. I hope you decided to join us! Thank you!!! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58069482019-06-28T02:00:45-05:002019-06-29T22:24:20-05:00Blog Post: My Favorite Movie Themes NOT by John Williams<p><span class="font_large">New blog post on the movie themes I love that were not written by John Williams. I share my five favorite themes, as well as some honorable mentions that almost made the cut. I'm talking specifically about themes, not soundtracks and original scores, just the themes (melodies) themselves. <br><br><a contents="CLICK HERE TO READ MY LIST." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://medium.com/@composerchris/favorite-movie-themes-not-by-john-williams-4484dce05149" target="_blank"><em><strong>CLICK HERE TO READ MY LIST.</strong></em></a><br><br>What do you think of my picks? Agree with some, disagree with some? Let me know in the comments below! </span><br><br> </p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/58041072019-06-26T00:37:19-05:002019-06-26T12:59:46-05:00The Choir in Worship: A Thought-Provoking Read<p><span class="font_large">One of my best friends from college recently sent me this, written by his Episcopal church Rector. I love this; these are great insights into how a choir serves a congregation in worship. Here's a snippet:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><em>"In worship, instead of allowing the choir to give us something, we invite the choir to sing in our stead. We invite these talented and faithful people to offer our prayers with their mouths, because they have skills for this kind of musical prayer that most of us do not. In other words, in worship, when the choir sings, we sing too, with our hearts and our minds if not with our lips."</em></span></p>
<p><a contents="Click here to read the full article.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/ab21bf_1a03027fae7e4c6098cffd4ede735fc0.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Click here to read the full article. </span></a></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57932832019-06-16T01:35:36-05:002021-04-13T01:21:48-05:00Easter Choral Anthem Consortium!<p><span class="font_large">Now that the "Sussex Carol" Consortium is funded and work is underway, I'm excited to introduce an Easter anthem opportunity. For next Easter, I'm putting together a consortium for "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," for SATB, Brass Quartet (2 Tpts, 2 Tbns), Timpani and Organ. As a composer, one of my goals is to help Easter church music repertoire catch up to Christmas, and this is a step in that process. This setting will be ideal for church music programs that are traditional/liturgical in form, as well as Christian high schools and colleges.</span></p>
<p><strong><em><span class="font_large"><a contents="Click here to see&nbsp;a 30 second video I made to promote this project." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/aErCRd_ehxk" target="_blank">Click here to see a 30 second video I made to promote this project.</a></span></em></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please feel free to send this around to anyone you know that might be interested in joining. Registration is open now through October 1, 2019.<br><br>Thank you!!!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57840812019-06-07T18:15:41-05:002020-10-12T02:10:28-05:00The "Sussex Carol" Consortium Funded!<p><span class="font_large">I'm happy to announce that the "Sussex Carol" consortium has been funded! The nine-member consortium is made up of the following directors and organizations:</span></p>
<ul> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Dr. Ben Caston - Gambrell Street Baptist Church (Fort Worth, TX)</span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Mr. Dennis Emerson - St. Michael Catholic Church (Bedford, TX)</span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Dr. Lori Danielson - Northwest Bible Church (Fort Worth, TX)</span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Mr. Chuck King - Trinity International University (Deerfield, IL) </span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Mr. Bart Morrison - University Baptist Church (Houston, TX) </span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Mr. Jonathan Peacock - First Baptist Church Dublin (Dublin, GA)</span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Dr. Robert Pendergraft - First Baptist of Salado (Salado, TX)</span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Mr. Matthew Perkinson - First Baptist Church Keller (Keller, TX)</span></em></strong></li> <li><strong><em><span class="font_large">Ms. Katie Willemssen - Wheaton Bible Church (Wheaton, IL)</span></em></strong></li>
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<p><span class="font_large">These directors and their choirs will receive my new setting of the "Sussex Carol" at the end of August, giving them time to prepare the song for use in their Advent and Christmas services this coming season. The anthem will be published and available to the rest of the world in the summer of 2020! <br><br>Many, many thanks to these choir directors for joining the consortium and entrusting me to provide them with a quality new work for their ensembles. I am grateful! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57787432019-06-03T17:06:03-05:002021-05-27T08:34:00-05:00Blog Post: "About Composing"<p><span class="font_large">Part of my artistic growth, I've discovered, requires more vulnerability about <em>WHY </em>I compose. This was challenging for me to write, because I don't like talking about myself, but I need to learn! <strong><a contents="Click here to read my latest post.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://medium.com/@composerchris/about-composing-72583605fd00" target="_blank">Click here to read my latest post. </a></strong></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57684832019-05-25T23:59:38-05:002019-05-26T00:00:02-05:00Blog Post: Alan Silvestri's Endgame<p><span class="font_large">I haven't blogged for awhile, and I need to get back into it. For my first entry in months, I wanted to talk about the score for <em><strong>Avengers: Endgame</strong></em> by composer Alan Silvestri. <br><br><strong><a contents="Click here to read it." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://medium.com/@composerchris/alan-silvestris-endgame-1ae180e44534" target="_blank">Click here to read it.</a> </strong></span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57563582019-05-15T23:33:11-05:002020-11-09T23:05:41-06:00Life Road Singers and Carnegie Hall<p><span class="font_large">Many, many thanks to my friend Tom Song and the <a contents="Life Road Singers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blog.naver.com/lrsingers" target="_blank">Life Road Singers</a> for programming two of my choral anthems for their June 1st performance at Carnegie Hall. This is the first time that I will have music performed at the historic venue. While I am unable to attend, I am absolutely thrilled that they have selected some of my music for their performance. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity; thank you, Dr. Song!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Life Road Singers will be performing <a contents="My Savior " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorenz.com/choral/church/my-savior-2" target="_blank"><em><strong>My Savior </strong></em></a>and <a contents="Now I Give Myself to Thee." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/f4TEqgYVXaE" target="_blank"><em><strong>Now I Give Myself to Thee.</strong></em></a> </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57487282019-05-09T14:20:21-05:002020-12-16T00:29:46-06:00Christmas Choral Anthem Consortium <p><span class="font_large">Church and school choir directors looking for some new Christmas music, I invite you to check out my consortium for a new setting of "Sussex Carol" for SATB and piano. I'm using the website Consortio to handle all the administrative aspects of this consortium. <strong><a contents="Check out this link for more info and details." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://consortio.io/composerchris/sussex-carol-christmas-2019-choir-anthem" target="_blank">Check out this link for more info and details.</a> </strong><br><br>Please note, <em>registration closes <strong>May 31st</strong></em> so sign up soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks!!!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57471882019-05-08T12:36:23-05:002019-05-08T12:36:23-05:00Coming This Fall: Collection of Christmas Carols for Brass Quintet<p><span class="font_large">Over the summer I'll be putting together a book of Christmas carol arrangements for brass quintet. These will be ready for order by September 1, 2019. I've done several Christmas settings for various choral and instrumental ensembles over the years, and I will be including Christmas songs in this collection that I have not done anything with before. Here are the selected titles:</span><br> </p>
<ul> <li><span class="font_large">O Come, All Ye Faithful</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">Once in Royal David's City</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">Ding Dong Merrily on High</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">The Holly and the Ivy</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">Away in a Manger (Cradle Song)</span></li> <li><span class="font_large">What Child is This?</span></li>
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<p><span class="font_large">Let me know if you'd be interested in this upcoming collection, and I'll contact you with updates along the way; either <a contents="send me an email" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:chris@christeichler.com" target="_blank">send me an email</a> or comment below. Thanks!!!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57423942019-05-03T22:12:42-05:002021-01-09T03:03:41-06:00New Choral Anthem Recordings On YouTube<p><span class="font_large">This past April I did a composition recital that featured some of my new church choral anthems. I've been putting them on YouTube and wanted to share the ones I have completed. Click on the title to listen. Feel free to share! Thanks!</span></p>
<p><a contents="Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven - SATB and Piano" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Ci7PdzLdMsM" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven - SATB and Piano</span></a></p>
<p><a contents="Now I Give Myself to Thee - SATB, Flute and Piano" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/f4TEqgYVXaE" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Now I Give Myself to Thee - SATB, Flute and Piano</span></a></p>
<p><a contents="Psalm of Praise - SATB, Trumpet, Trombone and Piano" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/nKOsNU8h3Ig" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">Psalm of Praise - SATB, Trumpet, Trombone and Piano</span></a></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57384282019-05-01T02:53:09-05:002020-03-05T10:58:30-06:002020 Concert Band Consortium (Grade 3) <p><span class="font_large">Calling all Middle School and High School Band Directors! <br><br>We are about to enter a new decade, the third of this century. This can be a time of optimism and hope, and I am putting together a consortium to commission a new work that will capture these positive ideals. Certainly, music can be a powerful agent in communicating these and other positive emotions, but more than that: music-making builds community, because it teaches us how to listen, about accountability, sacrifice, and being part of something greater than oneself. Music can help teach these things in a way and to a depth that few others can. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If this sounds interesting or intriguing and something you'd like to be part of, <a contents="click here for more info" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKhz0Wiab41GCcLCwsqnBYOk6nShrmOd90iojg--tpTxKthQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank">click here for more info</a>. Thank you, and I hope to work with you! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57383922019-05-01T01:45:05-05:002019-05-01T01:45:05-05:00Download Tunes Directly From My Website!<p><span class="font_large">One of the new features I have available on this new site is the ability to buy and download some of my pieces directly from this website. I only have a few available right now, but will be adding more in the future. Here's what I have now, if you're interested:</span><br> </p>
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<span class="font_large"><a contents="The Star-Spangled Banner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1698768/the-star-spangled-banner-satb" target="_blank">The Star-Spangled Banner</a> for SATB</span><br> </li> <li>
<span class="font_large"><a contents="Love's Philosophy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1705966/love-s-philosophy" target="_blank">Love's Philosophy</a> for SATB and Piano</span><br> </li> <li><span class="font_large"><a contents="If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/1706109/if-i-can-stop-one-heart-from-breaking" target="_blank">If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking</a> for SATB</span></li>
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<p><span class="font_large">All three of these are performed by the MidCities Chamber Singers, for whom I've had the pleasure of being the composer-in-residence for the past 3 years. I was recently asked by music director and conductor D.J. Bulls to stick around for another year, and I'm excited to do so! I love working with this group, and if you listen to these recordings you'll know why!<br><br>Thanks!</span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composertag:christeichler.com,2005:Post/57383912019-05-01T01:32:00-05:002019-05-03T14:28:01-05:00New Website!<p><span class="font_large">I am excited to introduce the new christeichler.com website! This site has sleeker design, easier navigation, an online store for <a contents="merch" data-link-label="Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/merch" target="_blank">merch</a>, links to <a contents='my podcast "The Meatball Composer,"' data-link-label="Podcast" data-link-type="page" href="/podcast" target="_blank">my podcast "The Meatball Composer,"</a> my <a contents="blog on Medium" data-link-label="Blog" data-link-type="page" href="/blog" target="_blank">blog on Medium</a>, and more! Please feel free to browse around, listen to some music, see how easy it is to order sheet music and even download some audio. Also, I hope you'll check out my social media links <a contents="on my homepage" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">on my homepage</a> for even more access and info! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for visiting! Please tell all your musical friends to drop by! </span></p>R. Christopher Teichler, Composer