Rob Blaney
Orange County,CA
Summary
Seasoned music director with a background in vocal directing and conducting. Skilled in leading rehearsals, directing live performances, and collaborating with artists to refine musical expressions. Strengths include efficient rehearsals, adaptability in creative environments, and strong communication for team coordination. Contributed to successful theater productions and concerts by enhancing musical quality and audience engagement through excellence in performance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Vocal Music
University High School
Irvine, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Director of award-winning Vocal Music Program
- Teacher of Music Technology and Musical Theatre
- Music Director for Musical Theatre Program
- 2022 - Best Orchestra, Best Contemporary Musical - MACY Awards (The SpongeBob Musical)
- 2023 - Best Orchestra - The Cappie Awards (Urinetown)
- 2023 - Best Small Ensemble, The Childress Award - MACY Awards (Urinetown)
- 2024 - Small Orchestra of the Year - MACY Awards (EVITA)
- Awards won for Best Vocal Ensemble
Director of Vocal Music
Woodbridge High School
Irvine, CA
08.2010 - 06.2021
- Developed a flourishing Vocal Music Program comprising six choirs and over 200 students.
- Vocal Director for over 30 musicals (1987 - 2020)
- Numerous MACY Awards for Best Musical and Best Orchestra
Music Director/Conductor/Accompanist
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- EVITA National Tour - Assistant Conductor/Keyboard 1
- Sacramento Music Circus
- The Chance Theater
- South Coast Repertory
- Concordia University
- Cal State Fullerton
- Musical Theatre West
- Leadership for over 325 musical productions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Concordia University
Irvine, CAMaster of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Vocal Director
- Orchestra Conductor
- Music Arranger
- Accompanist
- Vocal Coach
- Emcee
- Performer
- Casting
- Team Collaboration
- Vision Planning
- Project Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- A life overflowing with gratitude
Accomplishments
- 2013 GRAMMY Educator of the Year Quarterfinalist
- 2016 National GRAMMY Signature School Award
- 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Phoenix
- 2020 Teacher of the Year - Woodbridge High School
- 2023 Distinguished Educator - Secondary - Greater Irvine Chamber
Timeline
Director of Vocal Music
University High School
08.2021 - Current
Director of Vocal Music
Woodbridge High School
08.2010 - 06.2021
Music Director/Conductor/Accompanist
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Bachelor of Arts - Art
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
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