I'm Dale Trumbore, a composer and writer based in Southern California. My last name rhymes with "drum" and "door."

 

I often write about working through creative challenges. My book Staying Composed: Overcoming Anxiety and Self-Doubt Within a Creative Life has been called "a treasure trove of practical strategies for moving your artistic career forward" and is also available as an audiobook.

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These are my newest choral works, and this is my newest piece for wind ensemble. Other recent projects include She Only Remembers, a ballet and album for solo piano about memory loss and forgetting, and a piece for chorus, harp & piano about my Irish ancestry.

 

On December 9 & 10, Seattle-based chorus The Esoterics will premiere A Calendar of Light, my concert-length work for a cappella chorus. 

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Headshots or bios for use in publicity or concert programs can be found here. If you'd like to discuss a potential collaboration or want to say hello, please be in touch.

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