Robert McCormick is currently Professor of Music at the University of South Florida, freelance percussionist and timpanist with Opera Tampa. Robert has worked with major conductors and artists with such organizations as the Harry Partch Ensemble, San Francisco Symphony, and the Philharmonica de las Americas, among others. He was also principal percussionist/assistant timpanist with the Florida Orchestra from 1975 to 1996. Well represented on recordings, McCormick has credits on the Arista, Bourges Prix Magisterium, Sony, GM, Continuum, Centaur, Nuema, Capstone, HoneyRock and C. Alan labels. He has authored several articles, solos, and two percussion texts: Percussion for Musicians (Warner Bros.) and 32 Duets for Percussion (G. Schirmer). Robert also performs with the McCormick Duo, a flute/percussion duo that has received high critical acclaim in leading journals such as Gramophone, Fanfare and American Record Guide. A noted teacher, many of his students have developed highly successful careers. As a conductor, Robert has brought the USF Percussion Ensemble to the attention of composers and musicians from around the world through its' many recordings and first performances. McCormick also is an artist-clinician for Encore Mallets, Zildjian Cymbals and Grover Pro Percussion, which has honored him with a signature drumstick. As a freelance percussionist, McCormick often backs up well-known artists that have included Johnny Mathis, George Shearing, Moody Blues, Tiny Tim, Brian Wilson, Petula Clark, Irish Tenors etc. Bob was also the solo snare drummer on the Whitney Houston recording of the National Anthem. Robert was the recipient of the 2006 Florida Music Educator of the Year award.

Professor of Music in Percussion

At USF since 19xx

M.A. - San Jose State University