Robert Edward Chumbley

Background

Chumbley, Robert Edward was born on October 22, 1954 in Miami, Florida, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Nanette (Gibbons) Chumbley.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Temple University, 1975; Master of Music, Juilliard School, 1977.

Career

Executive director, Chopin Foundation of the United States, Miami, 1981-1984; director cultural affairs, Appalachian State University (U. North Carolina), Boone, North Carolina, 1984-1990; artistic director, Lied Center for Performing Arts, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, since 1990. Composer-in-residence Entrecasteaux Festival, Nice, France, 1985, North Carolina Symphony, Raleigh, 1987-1991. Concert tours United States, 1980-1990, Europe, 1980, 85, 86, Japan, 1986, Africa, 1982.

Achievements

• Robert Edward Chumbley has been listed as a notable Artistic director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice-chair Tourism Development Authority, North Carolina, 1988-1990. Board directors Arts Council, Lincoln, since 1990. Member Chamber Music American, Broadcast Music, Inc., American Compoers Alliance, International Society of Performing Arts Presenters, Association Performing Arts Presenters, American Music Center, North Carolina Arts Council (Composer Fellowship award).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, gem collecting.

Connections

Married Shirley Irek, December 31, 1978. 1 child, Vanessa Irene.

Father:

Robert Edward Chumbley

Mother:

Nanette (Gibbons) Chumbley

Spouse:

Shirley Irek

child:

Vanessa Irene Chumbley