R. Christopher Teichler, Composer: News

Greetings! The first day of IMEA is in the books. I am very grateful to my friends Steve and Alison Kroeze, who helped me out today will again tomorrow morning. After that, my son Daniel will be assisting me in the booth!

If you are at the conference, please stop by and say "hi," we're at booth 323. Thanks!

I posted a very nice recording of my "BALLAD" for solo trumpet and band. This recording is by the Yorkville High School Band (Yorkville, IL), Mr. Victor Anderson conducting. The incomparable Chris O'Hara is the soloist!

A very special thanks to Mr. Anderson and the Yorkville band for doing such a wonderful job on my piece. Thank you!

I have recently set some old hymn texts to new melodies and chord progressions. I chose to use the lead sheet format for these since that is what many church musicians are most familiar with now, and it allows for the flexibility that many churches need these days. If you are a church music director or worship leader, feel free to download and print these for your use. Visit the "free downloads" tab to find these. They are free for your use, but any donations will not be turned down!

A full-length recording of CANCION DE LA NOCHE, recently published by BRS Music, is now available for your hearing. Visit the music page and click on the "Band" tab.

At the 2010 Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, PROMENADE was performed by the Cinco Ranch High School Orchestra from Katy, TX. The orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Brett Nelson, and the piece was conducted by Mr. Ray Jones. I have posted on mp3 of the fine performance that the CRO delivered. Please visit the music page to listen to the recording.

Here are some new compositions/arrangements available as of January 1, 2011:

-BALLAD, for Solo Trumpet. There are 2 versions available, one with concert band accompaniment, the other with piano accompaniment.

-DUET, for Clarinet Quartet. This is a setting of a short Mendelssohn work.

-MARCH OF THE PRIESTS, for Brass Quartet (2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones). From Mozart's opera "THE MAGIC FLUTE."

-BLESS US CHILDREN NOW, for SATB choir. A choral anthem setting of an old text by the poet and hymn writer Fanny Crosby.

-REMINISCENCE OF FRANZ SCHUBERT, for Violin, Cello and Piano. This chamber work uses the famous "Ave Maria" as the melodic material.

-CANCION DE LA NOCHE, for Concert Band. This piece was commissioned by Blackhawk Middle School in Bensenville, IL.

Please visit the music page for more info on these and all other pieces.

I will be exhibiting at the 2011 IMEA, booth 233. If you are at the conference, please stop by and say "hi!" Please tell friends and colleagues to come on by as well!

A very, very special thank you to Maestros Brett Nelson and Ray Jones for selecting and performing PROMENADE at the Midwest Clinic this past Thursday. And, to the students of the Cinco Ranch High School Orchestra, thank you for your hard work. It was the best performance of the piece to date, and I am very humbled and grateful by your dedication to the piece.

My orchestra piece PROMENADE will be performed this December at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic! This is my first Midwest performance, and I am VERY excited about it! Hopefully this will be the first of many for years to come.

Special thanks to Maestro Brett Nelson and the Cinco Ranch High School Symphony Orchestra of Katy, Texas for programming the piece, and BRS Music for publishing the piece.

Tuesday, May 11, CROSSOVER will be performed by the Benet Academy Orchestra. The concert starts at 7:30PM and will take place in St. Daniel Hall on Benet's campus in Lisle, IL. Very special thanks to Mr. Chad Ensinger and Mr. Rich Alifantis for programming the piece.

My first unofficial "album" is now available on itunes and amazon.com; please check it out and tell your friends!!!

http://www.songcastmusic.com/profiles/composerchris

If you are interested in making financial contributions to support my music you can visit this new website. Please tell your friends and anyone who you think might be interested. Thank you for your support!

I will have a booth at the IMEA conference exhibit hall next month. I will be at booth 548. If you're there, please stop by and say 'hi!'

Hello friends,

I am very excited to report that I have raised the necessary funds to go exhibit at IMEA this year! Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement! This was a collective gift from friends and family who believe in me, and I won't let you down!

With a text by Christine Myers, YET is a sacred text on the crucifixion of Christ. Contact me for more details.

'PROMENADE' was written in 2004 for the wedding ceremony of my friends Steve and Alison Kroeze. This piece is now available through BRS Music. Please help spread the word!

I have finally (!) uploaded the recording for my ELEGY FOR JOHANNES BRAHMS. You can hear it by visiting the Music Page; under chamber music.

Special and heartfelt thanks to Sandra von Valtier for commissioning the piece, and for putting together an incredible group to play it!

I am tentatively planning a composition recital for Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Trinity College in Deerifield, IL. I will confirm the date soon.

New vocal and orchestral music is to be featured, including a new piece simply titled LOVE SONGS, which I am dedicating to Sarah, my beautiful wife of 10 years!!

The premier of HOME AND HERITAGE was a success! Special thanks to Mr. William Winters and Ms. Ellen Evans of Blackhawk Middle School (Bensenville, IL) for coordinating the commission, the Bensenville Arts Council for making the commission possible, and the students for doing such a great job!

HOME AND HERITAGE for concert band is now finished. Commissioned by Blackhawk Middle School (Bensenville, IL), this 3 movement work is to honor the 125th anniversary of Bensenville. The three movements are: I. Chorale and Fanfare; II. Evening Ballad; III. Celebration. The premier will be Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM at Blackhawk Middle School; Bensenville, IL.

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS will be performed by the Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church (Eric Charnofsky , Director) and broadcast on Friday May 8th. A BIG thank you to Mr. Charnofsky for this high honor!

Visit http://www.wclv.com/page.php?pageID=43 for more info.

BRS Music has agreed to publish 'PROMENADE' for orchestra. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a long and mutual working relationship. I will announce further details and a release date as soon as I know. Thanks!

I have four performances of THE FIRST NOEL scheduled for this fall; 3 with orchestra and 1 with Band. As soon as I have more info on dates and times I will post them.

Please make a note of my new mailing address:

R. Christopher Teichler, Composer
P.O. Box 6643
Aurora, IL 60598

Thank you!

I am in the preliminary stages of recording my music. If you are interested in becoming a donor for this effort, please visit the Products and Publishers page.