Bio

Passionate about composing about the human experience, composer Christina Rusnak works at the intersection of place, nature, culture, history and art to integrate context into her music from the world around her. An award-winning composer, Ms. Rusnak composes for diverse instrumentations with lyrical lines and organic rhythms and textures. Her repertoire includes chamber ensemble, orchestra, wind band, choral works and solo works, as well as jazz, electro-acoustic works, and film.

An avid hiker, much of Ms. Rusnak’s work focuses on cultural geography and environmental history. She has also composed works for museums, historical sites, and creates pieces relevant to current social issues. Her album Voices of the Land was awarded Bronze in the 2023 Global Music Awards and in 2024 her orchestra piece, The South Pass was tied for 2nd place. 

An advocate for New Music, Rusnak currently serves as president of the International Alliance for Women in Music. Her works are available from Amazon, Naxos and Parma Recordings. Scores are available through her website http://christinarusnak.com, Soundcloud.com, and can be viewed via ISSUU.