Background
Dumm, Robert Wayne was born on May 21, 1928 in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Claude Alvin and Garnet Sarah (Weaver) Dumm.
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Pumping Ivory: The Pianist's Self-Improvement Guide
(For pianists of all levels, this book teaches fingering, ...)
For pianists of all levels, this book teaches fingering, rhythm, dynamics, touch, color, memorization and more. Also helps build performing confidence. A witty and wise guide that helps bring new life to piano playing.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0943748364/?tag=2022091-20
Instead of Scales
(Book by Robert Dumm)
Book by Robert Dumm
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0943748356/?tag=2022091-20
Instead of Scales by Robert Dumm (1988) Paperback
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Robert Wayne Dumm
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Robert Wayne Dumm, musician, educator, writer. Member Music Teachers National Association (Lifetime Master Teacher certified), National Guild Piano Teachers, Leshetizsky Assn, American Liszt Society (foundation member), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Phi, Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Sigma Phi (honorary), Artists Advisory Council, Daytona Beach Symphony Society.
Education
Bachelor of Music honors, University Michigan, 1949. Master of Music Piano and Theory, University Michigan, 1952. Postgraduate, University Michigan, 1953—1957.
Career
Teacher piano, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dean Boston Conservatory, 1958—1968. Editor Boston Music Company, 1958—1968.
Critic Christian Science Monitor. Professor piano, head piano pedagogy Catholic University, Washington, 1968—1979. Teacher music courses Ann Arbor Adult Education Program, 1950-1957.
Conductor piano ensembles National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan, 1956-1957. Public Rural Delivery Piano Review, 1964-1981. Founder library concerts Twinbrook Library., Rockville, Maryland, 1979-1981.
Teacher courses Elderhostel, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, 1995-1998. Judge numerous competitions. Piano teacher workshop, 1958-1980.
Conducted 500 taped interviews with pianists Stetson University, DeLand, Florida.
Achievements
Works
book
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Pumping Ivory: The Pianist's Self-Improvement Guide
(For pianists of all levels, this book teaches fingering, ...)
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Instead of Scales
(Book by Robert Dumm)
- Pumping Ivory, The Pianist's Self-Improvement Guide
- Instead of Scales by Robert Dumm (1988) Paperback
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Pumping Ivory: The Pianist's Self-Improvement Guide
Membership
Member Music Teachers National Association (Lifetime Master Teacher certified), National Guild Piano Teachers, Leshetizsky Assn, American Liszt Society (foundation member), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma Phi, Phi Mu Alpha, Phi Sigma Phi (honorary), Artists Advisory Council, Daytona Beach Symphony Society.
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Married Mary Elizabeth Covert, December 24, 1952 (divorced June, 1981). Children: Dexter Hearn, Claudia Ann.
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Political Party
Democrat