Robert Cobden
Moscow,ID
Summary
Highly accomplished music educator and performer with a Master of Music from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor of Music Education from Louisiana State University. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentoring, and administrative support. Experienced in leading educational programs and managing large-scale musical productions, including notable roles at the University of Idaho and Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Proven track record in event organization and team leadership, highlighted by successful coordination of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Adept trumpet player with principal roles in university and regional orchestras. President of the LSU Trumpet Club, demonstrating exceptional leadership and organizational abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trumpet
Bigfork Summer Playhouse (Seasonal)
Bigfork , MT
2023.05 - Current
- Facilitate the transcription, arrangement, rehearsal, and performance of four musicals during a 12-week period
- Utilize sound equipment and mixing tools to ensure quality sound for general audiences
- Musicals Performed: The Addams Family, Escape to Margaritaville, Grease, Fiddler on the Roof, Crazy For You, Beauty and the Beast, Footloose, Legally Blonde
Graduate Assistant
University of Idaho
Moscow , ID
2022.08 - 2024.05
- Provide private trumpet lessons to Undergraduate music majors and non-majors
- Develop and execute comprehensive rehearsal plans for Trumpet ensemble
- Organize and instruct trumpet studio class warm-ups
- Facilitate learning experience for over 100 students as the lead instructor of COM 101, overseeing the delivery of course materials and evaluating assignments to ensure student achievement
- Draft and revise business documents and emails intended for participants of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and key managerial staff
- Create documents, spreadsheets, presentations. using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Lead outreach, compiling and recruitment of over 2,000 potential participants for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
- Manage a team of nearly 250 teaching assistants and volunteers to facilitate the smooth operation of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
- Utilize video compiling techniques and creative captioning skills to craft promotional content aimed at showcasing upcoming guest artists for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Assistant Manager
Raising Canes
Baton Rouge , LA
2019.02 - 2022.07
- Create and communicate shift plans to crewmembers to ensure smooth operation throughout the entire shift
- Facilitated customer transactions
- Facilitate training of new crewmembers on all positions
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Masters of Music -
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho05.2024
Bachelor of Music Education -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2022
Skills
- Course Materials Creation
- Course Delivery
- Faculty Collaboration
- Undergraduate Teaching
- Performance Coaching
- Brass Ensemble Coaching
- Student Recruitment
- Student Mentoring
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Administrative Support
- Training and Development
- Task Delegation
- Event Organization
Accomplishments
- Principal trumpet of the University of Idaho Wind Ensemble (2022-present)
- Principal trumpet of the University of Idaho Orchestra (2022-Present)
- Second trumpet in the Washington Idaho Symphony Orchestra (2022-Present)
- Member of the Louisiana State University Wind Ensemble (2018-2022)
- Member of the Louisiana State University Orchestra (2020-2022)
- Performed with Wayne Bergeron (2019)
- President of the LSU Trumpet Club (2019-2020)
Timeline
Trumpet
Bigfork Summer Playhouse (Seasonal)
2023.05 - Current
Graduate Assistant
University of Idaho
2022.08 - 2024.05
Assistant Manager
Raising Canes
2019.02 - 2022.07
Masters of Music -
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Music Education -
Louisiana State University
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