I recently wrote a new composition the Long Island Tuba Quartet, thanks to my friend the tubist Jeff Furman.  The piece is entitled “Lanterne Rouge” and will be premiered on July 17th at 7:30pm at the North Babylon Library.  

Jeff and I both share a hobby in cycling.   And I enjoy following the Tour de France each year, so the piece is a tribute to the amazing struggle of that epic race.  In the Tour de France the rider who finishes last, rather than dropping out along the way, is accorded the distinction of Lanterne Rouge.  I thought tubas and euphoniums were a great way to honor that rider who perseveres!

Here's the concert info:

July 17th, 2025

 7:30pm

Long Island Tuba Quartet Concert

Come listen to some classics, pop and rock hits through the decades, marches, novelties, and some holiday favorites. Prepare to be surprised!

Come out on Thursday evenings this summer to enjoy our outdoor concerts. Check the newsletter for performers and dates. The concerts will be held outdoors in our parking lot. Bring a camp chair, and sit inside the cones for your safety. In case of adverse weather, the concert will be moved indoors.

North Babylon Public Library

815 Deer Park Ave
North Babylon, NY 11703
(631) 669-4020

https://calendar.northbabylonpl.org/event/long-island-tuba-quartet-concert-735

Enjoy the latest installment of our Music in Conversation Series as Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel talks with trombonist, composer and arranger Chris Rinaman. Tom and Chris got to pull up a chair recently at the Jazz Loft and talk about inspirations and early teachers growing up, Jazz pioneer Jack Teagarden, and their new collaborative project celebrating the music of Oliver Nelson and his 1968 album "The Kennedy Dream".

Here's a soundtrack to a short film I worked on with director Seth Copans several years ago-- really enjoyed this indie project and the score was a fun mix of music!

Several of my orchestral compositions have been released this month by Velvet Green Music and are available for licensing.  These were fun projects to work on-- check out the links below!

I recorded a short promo video to introduce this album release of Americana tracks featuring the sound of the modern Gunslinger Westerns.  I have two tracks on this release-- Check out all the tracks on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/HPs95_NKrgQ  

Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/velvetgreenmusic/company-man?in=velvetgreenmusic/sets/chris-rinaman

https://soundcloud.com/velvetgreenmusic/outlaw-mantra?in=velvetgreenmusic/sets/chris-rinaman

And also on my page at Velvet Green Music:  http://www.velvetgreenmusic.com/artist/chris-rinaman/

This track on Inside The Console was fun to work on-- lots of retro 80s synth fun in this one!

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/velvetgreenmusic/beginner-level?in=velvetgreenmusic/sets/chris-rinaman

Here's the full album on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/J7-GUZofFGE

I've been composing some orchestral music for the publisher Velvet Green Music.  My first track is released on the collection called "Orchestral Drama Vol. 11 - Fairies and Elves"-- a track called "Time is Given".

Check out the full release on the YouTube link here:

https://youtu.be/6bmIGZNKidg?t=427

Or at my composer page at Velvet Green Music:

http://www.velvetgreenmusic.com/artist/chris-rinaman/

I've been working on quite a few compositions for this library, so look for more releases this year!

I recently completed the score for a short film, directed by Seth Copans.  It should be out and hitting the film festivals soon-- Seth is a great director, and has made a really funny short film.  I really enjoyed writing the music for this project.  Here's the music from the final scene-- It kicks in about 15 sec in!