Robert Raines

Compositions include works for orchestra, chamber ensembles and electronic music. Credits also include film scores, record production, incidental theatrical music and scores for TV commercials. www.rainesmusic.com

Born in Louisiana, Robert grew up in Greenwich Village and worked as a guitarist and composer from an early age. He holds a Doctorate in Composition from the Florida State University. Studies include undergraduate degree form The Berklee College of Music where he majored in electronic music and composition. Further studies at Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music. Record production, performance and composition followed in New York and Europe. A CD of original electronic music was released in 1994. He earned his Masters in Composition from the Shenandoah Conservatory and is currently enrolled in Doctoral studies at The Florida State University School of Music. Robert has a fully equipped digital studio and actively seeks commissions and opportunities to collaborate.

Compositions include: The Return of Odysseus (30) Ballet music for orchestra | In Memory of Sarah (12 m) fr 8 flutes: piccolo, 4 flutes, 2 alto flutes, bass flute | Menage (10m) trio for piano, flute and bass clarinet | Possibly 13 Doors on West 11th Street (variations for orchestra) (8m) | Piano Sonata (10m) | Symphony (17m) | Cantata "Vegetables" (8m) | Cantata based on "The Lord of the Rings" (9m) | Solo for Flute "The Trichromat" (11m) | Quartet for saxophones | Electronic Music Suite "What I Think About" (21m) | Song for Piano, Cello and Tenor (4m) | "Menage" for Flute, Bass Clarinet and Harpsichord | Five Miniatures for brass and percussion (12m) | Passicaglia for guitar and orchestra (13m) |