Background
Summer, Robert Jesse was born on November 19, 1941 in Riverside, New Jersey, United States. Son of Robert J. Junior and Mildred (Lahr) Summer.
Summer, Robert Jesse was born on November 19, 1941 in Riverside, New Jersey, United States. Son of Robert J. Junior and Mildred (Lahr) Summer.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Susquehanna University, 1963. MM in Voice, Indiana University, 1966. Doctor of Music in Choral Conducting, Indiana University, 1978.
Choral director, Riverside High School, 1963-1964;
director choral activities, Susquehanna U., Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, 1966-1970;
director choral activities, U. South Florida, Tampa, since 1973. Founder, conductor Susquehanna Valley Chorale, 1968-1970, Master Chorale Tampa Bay, since 1979. Guest conductor Florida Orchestra, Tampa, since 1986, other choruses throughout United States, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, 1990.
Adjudicator choral festivals throughout United States.
Member American Choral Directors Association (past president Florida chapter 1989-1991), Music Educators National Conference, Florida Vocal Association.
Married Averill Vanderipe, January 21, 1967. 1 child, William Robert.