Rudolph Trent

Rudolph Trent is a kind-hearted musician who plays for the San Francisco Symphony. He is one of four candidates competing for the conductor of the children orchestra. He is mentioned to be so generous that one can easily like him.

Rudolph only appeared in the novel, Pied Piper.

History
Phoebe meets with him to investigate the mysterious deaths of two musicians, both of which were members of the symphony and candidates for the position of conductor in a new program that teaches music to children below twelve.

Rudolph had noticed his comrades looking at Phoebe's column shortly before they died, and therefore agreed to meet with Phoebe in hopes of finding out what happened. Phoebe also asks him questions about Dale Allen, though he didn't know much other than his music. Rudolph has a master's degree in teaching and wishes to pursue teaching children music.

Appearances
Rudolph Trent appeared in a total of 1 non-canonical novel throughout the franchise.