Rob’s 25-year career in arts administration has centered around the creation and management of music education programs.
In 2019, Rob moved to China to establish the Tianjin Juilliard School, the only branch campus of NYC’s Juilliard. At TJS Rob oversees the school’s non-degree programs, including its Pre-College (Saturday program for talented students ages 8-18), Public Education (programs that connect with music learners of all ages and levels throughout China), and Continuing Education (upskilling and training programs for music educators and professional musicians).
Previously, Rob held several positions at The Juilliard School in New York, where he managed the various youth music programs as Assistant Dean for Preparatory Education and concurrently oversaw Juilliard’s Summer Percussion Seminar and the bi-annual Starling-DeLay Symposium on Violin Studies. Rob also served as Assistant Dean for Orchestral Studies for Juilliard’s college division, working closely with Maestro Alan Gilbert in developing the educational and artistic curriculum for the 350 students enrolled in the Juilliard Orchestra.
Rob’s musical background is rooted in percussion and its many forms – from rock, Latin and jazz to marching band drumlines, theater pits, and classical orchestras. His training and formative experiences as a music student and performer have shaped the course of his career and fueled his passion for music education.