composerchris

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Composer, Music Professor, Conductor, Husband, Father, Church Musician, Chicagoland Native, Kansas Transplant, Chicago Sports Fan
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Websitewww.christeichler.com
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More Twitter demise rumors brought me back over!
I publish my composer newsletter twice a month; here's the latest edition: https://mailchi.mp/94ded3fd242c/teichler-music-newsletter-jan2022vol2?e=df71b1bf10
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One of the choruses from my cantata “The Good Samaritan.” #NewMusic #SacredMusic #ChoralMusic #SATB

https://youtu.be/2cpqQ4IvP_g

Teichler - "Love Your Enemies" from The Good Samaritan

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The older I get, the more aware I am that being critical rather than enjoying things is not a sign of intelligence or wisdom. Not loving things - movies, art, music, people, situations - because of their weaknesses doesn't make you better than them, it means you're unable to see past imperfections. Sure, some things absolutely are bad & should be left behind - but being hypercritical denies you joy. I need reminded of this every day. Too many things are legit bad to throw out good ones too.

Merry Christmas! "Born is the King of Israel!"

https://youtu.be/QWTBl_8mJAQ

The First Noel - R. Christopher Teichler

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I attended a Lessons and Carols service at St. James Cathedral in Chicago; gorgeous service, gorgeous sanctuary.

I recently finished a new #Christmas #piano setting, “Still, Still, Still,” based on the Austrian Carol. It’s a pensive, introspective setting.

https://christeichler.com/blogs/news-and-announcements/posts/7121419/still-still-still-for-piano

"Still, Still, Still" for Piano

Hot off the press! My newest Christmas carol setting for solo piano, Still, Still, Still, is now available! Suitable for church services or recitals, th...

I have discovered that I’m far more theologically conservative than most Episcopalians. But the creeds are quite conservative theologically, so I’m wondering why I don’t find more conservative Episcopalians.