Dale Victorine, a California native, has been composing since high school. He’s written piano, vocal, choral, organ, orchestral, and chamber works - and values melody above all else. Recent works include violin sonatas, cello sonatas, string quartets, piano sonatas, woodwind sonatas, choral works, vocal solos, and a piano trio. Largely self-taught, he draws inspiration from the greats of classical music. Other inspirations include nature, psychology, art, poetry, and American ideals. He has recently authored a book on panic disorder and depression titled, "The Inner Agreement". A member of The American Composers Forum, The National Association of Composers, U.S.A., and The Monterey County Composers Forum, he is active in helping produce several concerts of new music a year.