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Biography

Susan Robinson is Conductor and Music Director of the Pinellas Youth Symphony.  Their recent repertoire includes Francesca de Rimini and Symphony No. 4 by Tchaikovsky, Overture to Die Meistersinger, Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" by Dvorak, Scherezade, Pines of Rome, Firebird Suite, Appalachian Spring and Capricio Espagnol.  In 2008, the PYS had its first European performance tour.  Robinson is Conductor and Music Director of the South Shore Symphony Orchestra, Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Tampa,   teaches music theory, music history and piano at St. Petersburg College and private piano and voice lessons at the Marcia P. Hoffman Institute for the Performing Arts in Clearwater.

Robinson is in demand as a guest conductor.  She has had recent engagements with the Camerata Europaea in Berlin Germany, Filharmonica Muntenia in Targoviste Romania, West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra in the Czech Republic, State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Vidin Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria, The Florida Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony (TX), Spokane Symphony (WA), Long Bay Symphony (SC), Dubuque Symphony Orchestra (IA), Fayetteville Symphony (NC), St. Petersburg Symphony Congress Orchestra in Russia, Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic in the Czech Republic, and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra (FL).  In addition, she has worked with the Las Cruces Symphony, Lubbock Symphony, Amarillo Symphony, Idaho Falls Symphony, and Denver Symphony.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Robinson has conducted instrumental and vocal ensembles throughout the United States and Europe, and has enjoyed much success as a music director in professional and educational theatres.  Robinson has earned a Ph.D. in fine arts/orchestral conducting from Texas Tech University, a M.M. in choral/orchestral conducting from Ball State University, and a B.A. in music performance from Susquehanna University.

Robinson has been invited to participate in the Dmitris Metropoulos International Conducting Competition in Greece, the "Mario Gusella" International Competiiton in Italy, and the Kirill Kondrashin International Competition for Young Conductors in the Netherlands.  She was the only American finalist in the 2002 Vakhtang Jordania International Conducting Competition.

In the academic environment, Dr. Robinson has over ten years of teaching experience at the college/university level.  She is currently an adjunct professor of piano and music at St. Petersburg College and has served two years as interim conductor of the University of Florida Orchestra.  In her other college positions, Dr. Robinson has served alternately as both Director of Instrumental and Director of Choral Activities.  Her courseload has included Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, music appreciation, music history, music theory, ethnomusicology, humanities, class piano, class voice, and private lessons.

As a stage musical director, Robinson has conducted works such as Amahl and the Night Visitors, Man of La Mancha, West Side Story, My Fair Lady, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Urinetown, The Sound of Music, Little Shoppe of Horrors, South Pacific, and many others.  She feels strongly about education and remains active as a clinician, working with young conductors, and vocal and instrumental ensembles throughout the United States.

Subjects Taught

Course Schedule

0465   Spring Term 2013
Course	Section	Campus	Format	Starts	Ends
MUH 1110  INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC	1696	SEM	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 3 Description: "G" Prerequisite: ENC 0025 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the placement test. This course is a general survey of the world's great music and its composers, with emphasis upon the development of intelligent listening. This course is designed for the non-music major. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.
MUH 1110  INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC	1760	SPG	Blended	Jan 10 2013	Apr 13 2013
Credits: 3 Description: "G" Prerequisite: ENC 0025 or EAP 1695 or satisfactory score on the placement test. This course is a general survey of the world's great music and its composers, with emphasis upon the development of intelligent listening. This course is designed for the non-music major. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.
MUL 1010  INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC HISTORY	2146	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 3 Description: "G" Prerequisite: (ENC 0025 and REA 0017) or (EAP 1695) or (satisfactory score on the SPC placement test). This course is designed to acquaint the student with musical styles and their historical backgrounds. It is intended for music majors but open to all students who are able to read music. This course partially satisfies the writing requirements as outlined in the General Education Requirements. 47 contact hours.
MVK 1011  APPLIED MUSIC ENRICHMENT - PIANO	5337	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 1-2 Description: Private instruction. This course is for students in the first year of study who are non-music majors, or preparing for music major audition. This course may be taken 3 times for a maximum of 6 credits. Students may register for 1 or 2 credits. One half-hour lesson or one hour lesson per week. 8 or 16 contact hours.
MVK 1115  POPULAR PIANO TECHNIQUES	2558	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 1-2 Description: This course is private instruction in contemporary keyboard styles, including pop, rock, jazz, and gospel. Special emphasis is given to stylistic harmonization and improvisation. One credit is one-half hour lesson per week. Two credits are one hour lesson per week. 8 or 16 contact hours.
MVV 1111  CLASS VOICE	1746	SPG	In Class	Jan 7 2013	May 3 2013
Credits: 1 Description: This course is for singers and instrumentalists with no previous vocal study with a focus on developing a basic foundation. Class activities emphasize vocal exercises, posture and breathing, and developing confidence. The class involves both individual and group singing experiences. This course may be taken 3 times for credit. 32 contact hours.