With a focus on woodwinds and chamber music, Richard J. Chandler writes lines and rhythms that fascinate and captivate musicians. He is a composer who knows musicians’ joys and challenges through performances on saxophones, bassoon, contrabassoon, recorders, and piano.

His studies include formal education at the McPhail Center for Music, St. John’s University, receiving a BA in Music from St. Cloud State University, and graduate studies in music composition at the University of Minnesota. His composition teachers include Jerome Collier, Edward Turley, Alex Lubet, and Edie Hill.

He enjoys collaborating with the musicians who perform his works to co-create a rich, rewarding experience. Designed to engage musicians and audiences, Chandler’s work is accessible, challenging, and rewarding to perform.