Robert Gardner
Robert Gardner is an educator, bassist, conductor, and composer with experience in a variety of settings and musical genres. He has served on the faculty of the Penn State School of Music since 2003, where he is an associate professor of music education, specializing in stringed instrument playing and teaching, orchestral conducting, and eclectic styles for instrumental ensembles. Robert has written chapters and articles in various publications, including Arts Education Policy Review and American String Teacher. He has given educational presentations and conducted honors ensembles throughout the country. Robert received his B.S. in music education from the Ohio State University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in music education from the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester). Prior to joining the faculty at Penn State, he conducted youth orchestras at the Hochstein School of Music, and served as orchestra director and instructor for public school districts in Ohio and New York. He also served as chairperson of the Alternative Styles Task Force for the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and as president of the Pennsylvania Delaware chapter of ASTA (PADESTA).
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Years of Service
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Years of Service
Robert Gardner is an educator, bassist, conductor, and composer with experience in a variety of settings and musical genres. He has served on the faculty of the Penn State School of Music since 2003, where he is an associate professor of music education, specializing in stringed instrument playing and teaching, orchestral conducting, and eclectic styles for instrumental ensembles. Robert has written chapters and articles in various publications, including Arts Education Policy Review and American String Teacher. He has given educational presentations and conducted honors ensembles throughout the country. Robert received his B.S. in music education from the Ohio State University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in music education from the Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester). Prior to joining the faculty at Penn State, he conducted youth orchestras at the Hochstein School of Music, and served as orchestra director and instructor for public school districts in Ohio and New York. He also served as chairperson of the Alternative Styles Task Force for the American String Teachers Association (ASTA), and as president of the Pennsylvania Delaware chapter of ASTA (PADESTA).