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

​

These are my most bestselling choral works, and this is my newest piece for wind ensemble. One of my favorite recent projects was She Only Remembers, a ballet and album for solo piano about memory loss and forgetting. 

​

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. I'm currently working on a second book, cowritten with Brandon Elliott, about making a sustainable living as a composer.

​

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 reach out or sign up for my newsletter.

​