Christopher L. Rahn is an American Composer/Arranger from the heart of East Texas. He has composed and arranged works for Chamber Ensembles and Wind Ensemble and is enthusiastic in his writing. He is currently working toward a B.M. in Composition, studying with Dr. Kyle Gullings at the University of Texas at Tyler (UTT). He earned his Associates in Music at Tyler Junior College (TJC) while studying with Dr. Eddie Airheart and studied with Dr. Paul Dickinson while he attended the University of Central Arkansas (UCA).
Christopher has had works added to the Texas Prescribed Music List. Also, has had works performed at several conferences and festivals such as the Helen Elbert Collaborative Music Festival, the Texas Music Educators Association Convention, the College Music Society Central-South Conference, and the International Trombone Festival.
Christopher is a Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi. He is an alum of the Zeta Xi (TJC) and Epsilon Beta (UCA) Chapters. Also, Christopher is a member of The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the College Music Society (CMS), The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and The Young Band Directors of Texas (YBDT).
Besides composing, Christopher also owns his own publishing company and is the Head Director of a New Music Ensemble in East Texas. He has many aspirations to begin other business endeavors and is very active in the East Texas Business Community.
Also, aside from music, Christopher loves to serve his community and other communities. Christopher is an American Red Cross volunteer, and has been for over 8 years and has been an advocate for community service in the light of disasters. Also, Christopher is a Co-Host for the A21 (Abolish Slavery in the 21st Century) “Walk for Freedom” this year (2024). His service to his community is just as interesting and energetic as his music, which reflects his life-long pursuit to balance and harmony.
“The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.”
- American Red Cross Mission Statement
“TO EVERY THING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER THE HEAVEN: A TIME TO BE BORN, AND A TIME TO DIE; A TIME TO PLANT, AND A TIME TO PLUCK UP THAT WHICH IS PLANTED; A TIME TO KILL, AND A TIME TO HEAL; A TIME TO BREAK DOWN, AND A TIME TO BUILD UP; A TIME TO WEEP, AND A TIME TO LAUGH; A TIME TO MOURN, AND A TIME TO DANCE; A TIME TO CAST AWAY STONES, AND A TIME TO GATHER STONES TOGETHER; A TIME TO EMBRACE, AND A TIME TO REFRAIN FROM EMBRACING; A TIME TO GET, AND A TIME TO LOSE; A TIME TO KEEP, AND A TIME TO CAST AWAY; A TIME TO REND, AND A TIME TO SEW; A TIME TO KEEP SILENCE, AND A TIME TO SPEAK; A TIME TO LOVE, AND A TIME TO HATE; A TIME OF WAR, AND A TIME OF PEACE.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8