R. Christopher Teichler, Composer

Kjos music has released my latest work for string orchestra, Joy and Jubilation! Listed at grade 4, it's ideal for high school programs and up. The piece was selected for the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic new orchestra music…

My first piece for Flute Choir is now available! KALEIDOSCOPE was composed for Solo Flute with Flute Choir accompaniment (4 Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute). I wrote this for the Kansas Flute Society, and it was premiered today (10/12/25) at…

From now until September 1st, you can order my solo trumpet piece Deadline at 40% off! After your safe and secure online purchase, you will be sent access to the PDFs of the music (piano and trumpet). 

Regular Price: $25

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What a fulfilling and refreshing past few days! My first experience at the International Trumpet Guild Conference was nothing short of terrific.  I met some wonderful performers, teachers, composers, and even an old Bears fan from Iowa! There were high…

I was pleased to learn that my new piece for beginner string orchestra was selected as a J.W. Pepper “Editors' Choice!” 

I wrote Bringing to Light shortly after my editor at Kjos asked if I had ever written anything for…

Kjos Music has just released three new pieces of mine for string orchestra. Listen to each piece below; click on the title to order the sheet music! 

Bringing to Light (Grade 1.5)
“Composed to use light through music to…

The consortium model for commissioning music is a win-win for composers, ensembles, conductors and organizations. I have greatly enjoyed the consortia I've organized in recent years, and I'm excited to announce my next one: a multi-movement work for concert band  

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Excited to share that my piece Welcome Home has been published by Kjos Music! 

Kjos had some really nice things to say about the piece, here's their product description:

This ballad-style work features long, soaring melodic lines. It awakens…

Many thanks to Mr. Adam Keller and the Smoky Valley High School Symphonic Band for their recent performance of Hoopla, my latest work for band. Mr. Keller and Smoky Valley High School were part of the consortium of 10…