R. Christopher Teichler, Composer

Composers Arthur Breur, Garrett Hope and myself make up TPC Collective. 

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…

Composed two years ago, in the middle of covid, “13” is now available for purchase through J.W. Pepper. 

Based on Psalm 13, this text seemed to perfectly capture the feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and hopelessness that we were collectively…

I'm excited to share a consortium for a new flute work that I'll be working on! The Waves and Winds Still Know will be a new and colorful work for solo repertoire. Please share this with any flute players you…

I'm happy to share a new consortium opportunity for a grade 3 band piece: Hoopla! 

There are two options available for joining the consortium:

• Level 1 - $250/ensemble
• Level 2 - $100/ensemble

Click here to learn more and to…

I'm excited to be putting together a commission consortium for a new SATB and piano anthem for Easter. Day of Wonder, Day of Gladness will be a perfect opener/call to worship/processional for Resurrection Sunday. While 4-part, much of the choral…

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! 

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). Arthur Breur, Garrett Hope and…

Hot off the press! My newest Christmas carol setting for solo piano, Still, Still, Still, is now available! Suitable for church services or recitals, this is a stark, yet inviting setting of the Austrian carol. Click here to preview and…

I recently learned that my beginner band piece Heroes Return 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…

For a limited time, buy the sheet music PDF for only $10, and print however many you need for your ensemble! Click here for more info and to claim this offer!  (through my BuyMeACoffee page)

Preview the piece here:

I let it slide for a few years, but now I'm getting back to it!

On my Gumroad page, you can buy many of my compositions as E-Print only (no physical products to ship). Everything is PDF delivery and instant…

The Good Samaritan 

Canata for Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, SATB and Chamber Orchestra. Based on the parable in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 10.