Chris Catone is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist whose music is deeply rooted in the merging of technology and natural sound.  His life and work is a balance between sacred silence and the din of the outside world.

His original compositions span a variety of mediums, including concert works, film scores and electronic music. In addition to composing, Chris maintains an active performance schedule as pianist, organist and choral director; recently as a featured organist for the 2024 Organ Concert Series at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh.  His chamber music has been performed by Alia Musica, Trillium Ensemble, A Far Cry Ensemble, The Heinz Chapel Compline Choir, Kassia Ensemble, Prism Players, Katie Palumbo, Ginevra Petrucci and others.  Most recently, he was commissioned by Confluence Ballet Company to compose and produce a new work for their 2024 performance season. In 2023, Afterglow for two pianos, was commissioned and performed by Khasma Piano Duo for their “Trekking” Tour.

As a producer, Chris creates and performs improvised electronic music featuring various synthesizers, drum machines and DIY sound generators.  He has performed a number of improvised "sets", most recently in at Seafoam PGH and in collaboration with visual artist Sarah Zeffiro during the Pittsburgh Trust's unBlurred Gallery Crawl.  

His music for film has won awards at prominent film festivals such as the Los Angeles 48 Hour Film Fest, Four Points Film Festival and Filmapalooza.  His multimedia piece "The Mill"  was featured on the PBS - WQEDTV program, Filmmaker's Corner and the 2021 Arkhaios Film Festival.  Chris has assisted on various projects with film composer/producer Junkie XL at Hans Zimmer’s Remote Control Productions in Los Angeles, California.

In addition to his creative work, Chris is an active music educator currently serving as performance faculty at the University of Pittsburgh and music technology faculty at the Community College of Allegheny County and maintains a private studio of students. He is currently the Associate Director of Music and Organist at St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish and Resident Music Director at the JCC of Pittsburgh.