Trenton Rhodes

Trenton Rhodes (b. 2002) is an award-winning composer and musician working in the state of Arkansas. Throughout his life, he’s been dedicated to music creation and has consistently worked hard to share his love of music to those around him. He started piano at 6, and by 8 he was studying under Dr. Luis Sanchez at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He started composition at 9 and singing at 12, and has since been awarded multiple times over for his musical achievements. Currently, Rhodes is/was a member of the UCA Concert Choir, UCA Natural Statesman Tenor/Bass choir, Cathedral of St. Andrew choir, UCA Wind Ensemble, and the Conway Symphony Orchestra. His works have been played/rehearsed/performed by various ensembles including the UCA Concert Choir, UCA Wind Ensemble, Conway Symphony Orchestra, OBU Wind Ensemble, and lots of various chamber ensembles. In 2017, his work The Light was a finalist in the 2017 MakeMusic Young Composers contest. In 2023, Rhodes has won multiple awards/opportunities, including the 2nd prize winner of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Trombone Day Call for Scores, and was chosen to have a piece premiered at the International Trumpet Guild conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Currently, Rhodes is pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in music education and music composition at the University of Central Arkansas, where he studies trumpet with Dr. Ross Ahlhorn and composition with Dr. Paul Dickinson.