Location of Birth: USA

Mr. Chambers is a graduate of James Madison University where he was a member of the Marching Royal Dukes and center snare for 2 years. Since his time at JMU, Robert has taught and written music for various drum lines in Virginia and Maryland and continues to teach private lessons for piano, guitar, concert percussion and drum set. Robert also actively plays live music with a rock band out of South Western Virginia that he has been a member of since high school.

EDUCATION: James Madison University- 2002-2006, Harrisonburg, VA Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies (Concentration: Public Relations); Minor: Music Industry Musical Experience: James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes Drum Line, 2002 – 2005, Harrisonburg, VA • Center snare (given to top player) in 2004 and 2005 • Helped write and teach exercises and musical pieces • Often in charge of running rehearsals with up to 42 percussionists • Dedicated up to 30 hours a week in practice and performance time • Performed for the President of Ireland in 2004 when Ireland was inducted into the United Nations • Played on ESPN 2 for the NCAA Division 1-AA National Championship Percussion Instructor, Herndon High School, 2010, Herndon, VA • Conducted auditions to select the students that would be on the drum line • Wrote all music for a 12 person drum line and a 10 person pit • Helped write drill and teach drill for the drum line and the band • Ran all practices and implemented exercises to teach proper technique and musicality Percussion Instructor, Rockbridge County High School, 2007, Lexington, VA • Increased the drum lines overall scores from the previous year: i.e. This particular line placed 23rd in the Parade of Champions in 2006 and placed 3rd out of 32 lines under my instruction. They also went on to get straight ones across the board at the Virginia State competition • Wrote all music for a 10 person drum line and a 4 person pit • Helped write drill and teach drill for the drum line and the band • Ran all practices and implemented exercises to teach proper technique and musicality • Set in for head band director at times and ran full band rehearsals Drum Line Instructor, Various High Schools, 2002 – 2007, Location Varies • Instructed for the following high schools: Bath County, Parry McClure High School, Rockbridge County High School, Nelson County High School • Wrote all music and exercises for drum lines in size from 8 – 20 percussionist, including pit arrangements • Helped write drill and teach drill for the drum line and the band • Ran all practices and implemented exercises to teach proper technique and musicality Private Drum Instructor, 2000– Present, Location Varies • Taught lessons from beginner (elementary school) to advanced (college level) • Instructed four students that went on to reach the state level in VBODA competition • Helped students prepare for college auditions and have had students make the music departments of the following universities: West Virginia University, James Madison University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Liberty College • Taught students musicality and technique on drum set, concert snare and tympani including how to read music, drum charts and how to write music • Examined students abilities in various musical styles and helped them achieve a better overall understanding of music • Focused on teaching students to enjoy playing music.