Robert Sheldon

Composer/Conductor/Clinician

Robert Sheldon has taught in the Florida and Illinois public schools and has served on the faculty at Florida State University where he taught instrumental music education classes, conducting, and directed the university bands. Following seventeen years as Director of Concert Band Publications for Alfred Music, he now maintains an active composition and conducting schedule, regularly accepting commissions for new works. Sheldon received the Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Miami and the Master of Fine Arts in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Florida. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music presented him with an honorary Doctorate in Music Education.

An internationally recognized clinician, his music is performed around the world and frequently appears on many international concert and contest lists. Sheldon has conducted Regional and All-State Honor Bands throughout the United States and abroad. He often appears as a Music Education clinician and has presented sessions and seminars at numerous colleges and universities as well as state Music Education Association conferences. He has served as a conductor and clinician throughout the United States, as well as Japan, Canada, Italy, Taiwan, Germany, Australia and China. His teaching career included 28 years in the public schools as well as at the University of Florida, Florida State University, Illinois Central College and Bradley University. He also held positions as conductor of the Alachua County Youth Orchestra in Gainesville, Florida and the Prairie Wind Ensemble in East Peoria, Illinois.

Robert Sheldon

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Rehearsal Lab

IC North

Instrumental Day 1

Robert Sheldon

Thursday, January 27, 2022

FIX IT NOW! Developing Ensemble Skills for Effective Rehearsals and Successful Performance

Theatre (Main)

Instrumental Day 2

Robert Sheldon

Friday, January 28, 2022

TO MUSIC AND BEYOND! - Creating Passionate Supporters of the Arts

Theatre (Main)

Instrumental Day 3

Robert Sheldon

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