Robert A Hawthorne
Composer

Robert A. Hawthorne is an Oregon-based composer and recently retired choral music educator. For 31 years, his students regularly performed at state solo, chamber and large choir festivals. Robert's two-volume Portland Psalter, published by Church Publishing, Inc, New York City, has been a mainstay in the Episcopal liturgy for over 25 years. His setting of “O Gracious Light” is published by Morningstar Music Publishers. “The Cobbler’s Rhyme” is published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. Robert's "Evening Service in A" was premiered at choral evensong in January 2026. Robert's arrangement of "Shepherds, Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep," for unison children's choir, flute and piano, will be published in 2027 by MorningStar Music Publishers. Additionally, Robert has composed congregational mass settings, canticles and anthems and recently collaborated with poet Margaret Anne Kean, setting her "Grief Work" poems as a 5-movement work for SATB choir, piano and cello. The final movement, "Ripples" was premiered on June 28, 2026 at the International Choral Composers Institute. The entire work will be premiered in April 2027 by the Winthrop University Chamber Singers, Dr. Jeremy Mims, Conductor. Robert is currently collaborating with Christine Tavares Mocha on a project for the Valencia High School Concert Choir, which will premiere on December 2, 2026. Robert is member of ASCAP, ACDA and NAfME.