Original Sacred Music Composed by Robert Collister.

Robert Collister

Robert Collister is a versatile composer, musician, performer, and educator. As a composer he has written 38 sacred solos and many SATB choral pieces for church services that are sold internationally. He has composed the music for the following musical theatre shows: “Vladimir: The Dracula Musical,” “Captive,” “The Calling” – a musical based on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, “Journey” – a show about the Cherokee Nation of Eastern Tennessee, and “Temps” – a musical comedy show. Once he became involved with MIDI, (Musical Instrument Digital Interface,) he composed “Makin’ Tracks with MIDI,” “The Power of MIDI,” and “MIDI Continuum” CDs. He also composed and performed his music, for shows and demonstrations at schools and various other venues.

Under the record label, Whispering Chimes Music, Robert released his album, “World Reach Out for Him,” which received air play on radio stations nationwide.

As a teacher of music, Robert is a woodwind specialist, band and choral director. He has also served as music director, conductor, arranger and performer for numerous musical shows including “Man of La Mancha,” “The Sound of Music,” “The Music Man,” “I Do, I Do,” “Oliver,” “Bye, Bye Birdie,” and “The Wizard of Oz.”

Robert Collister holds a BM and an MM from the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY. He has performed professionally for over 40 years.