About
ROBERT RANKIN (b. 1994) is a composer, teacher, and writer who grew up in North Carolina and now lives in Salt Lake City, UT. His music, which has been described as “powerful and effective” (Classical Voice Carolina), draws on a wide range of influences to create intense, intricate, and expressive works. READ MORE >
Featured Works
(2026) — A concert opener for wind ensemble which pits a relentless and violent machine music against a serene, lyrical paraphrase on a chant by Hildegard von Bingen.
THE ANGEL OF HISTORY (Saxophone concerto)
(2025) — A lyrical and meditative concerto for alto saxophone and wind ensemble that reflects upon historical cycles of human catastrophes and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust.
DUO: For two trombones
(2025) — A chamber work for two trombones, functioning either as a singular unit, or morphing into intricate lines that weave and bob in and out of focus.
Writings
The Rankin File (at least I thought it was a clever name) is a Substack consisting of monthly essays concerning my thoughts about music, as well as politics and culture. And, during the season, the occasional piece about baseball.
I have fun writing these essays and I hope you enjoy reading them.