Robert Rocheteau
Victory Players Manager & Percussionist
Robert devotes much of his artistry to The Victory Players, a Pierrot + Percussion ensemble that he co-founded that serves as ensemble-in-residence at the historic Victory Theatre in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Conducted by Tianhui Ng, the ensemble is a bold new voice in contemporary classical music, bringing virtuosic, soloist-level artistry to diverse audiences. Their catalog includes over 30 commissioned premieres. Recent highlights include a gala performance at the Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals in Puerto Rico and residencies at Yale University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign..
Robert is the Director of Percussion Studies at the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College. Robert holds degrees from the Peabody Conservatory, University of Maryland College Park, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His teachers were Robert van Sice, Ayano Kataoka, Jon Bisesi, Jauvon Gilliam, Shaun Tilburg, and Thomas Hannum. Robert proudly endorses Sabian cymbals, Pearl/Adams musical instruments. and Vic Firth sticks and mallets.
American percussionist Robert Rocheteau is a solo and chamber artist known for his vibrant and refined interpretations, championing classical solo percussion as a rich and vital solo tradition. A distinctive voice in percussion, Robert balances a deep commitment to performing the celebrated repertoire with an active output of commissioning new works. Recent highlights include performances at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, the Sound Scene Festival at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and multiple appearances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
A highly sought-after chamber musician, Robert collaborates with artists from around the globe and is a fixture on the contemporary chamber music scene, performing in duo and trio combinations, with string quartets, and across numerous mixed chamber ensembles. Recent highlights include the world premiere of Cody Criswell-Badillo's "A Rural Requiem" in Dallas, TX with the ensemble Earspace