Robert Rankin

Robert Rankin is an Adjunct Assistant Instructor of Composition at the University of Utah's College of Fine Arts. A composer, conductor, and writer based in Salt Lake City, UT, he creates intricate and expressive works influenced by diverse styles, and his music has been performed by renowned ensembles like the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and Durham Symphony Orchestra.

• DMA in Music Composition, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
• MA in Music Composition, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Rankin's research and artistic practice focuses on Music Composition, Contemporary Music, and Wind Ensemble Innovation. His work explores interdisciplinary themes, including the societal impact of disinformation, as exemplified in his large-scale composition Concerto for Wind Ensemble.

He has received accolades from prestigious organizations such as the American Composers Orchestra and New Music USA, and his conducting portfolio includes over two dozen world premieres of works by emerging and established composers.