Robert Tite - dipl.A.A., Mus.Bac.Perf.

Robert discovered the joys of clarinet music in 1989 at the age of 12. He has since gone on to study with Charles Bell who is the leader of the former Stardust Big Band and the Charlie Bell Trio, Terrance Basom who is the clarinet and sax professor at Mohawk College, Hamilton, and Peter Stoll who is a clarinet and chamber performance professor at U of T. Robert has had the benefit also of several master classes with Order of Canada recipient James Campbell. Currently the Principal Clarinet of the Georgian Bay Symphony Orchestra since 2003, Robert continually strives for artistic excellence. Contributing also to the enrichment of cultural appreciation in Owen Sound by founding the Georgian Bay Symphony Clarinet Choir in 2005, Robert furthers the GBS mission of growth and development of regional community orchestra. In 2013, Robert also founded the Great Lake Winds concert band as an inclusive venue for players of all ages and levels with a focus on improving musically in a friendly environment. As the director of the Encore! male barbershop chorus, he is the local ambassador for the joy of singing and ringing chords together in four-part barbershop harmony. Currently, Robert is also the director of the Saugeen Bach Choir, and in this capacity he fulfills his mandate to bring classical choral music to the Saugeen area. Robert is an experienced guest clinician who is proven to provide fresh perspectives and reinforce basic concepts to enhance school music programs. Robert teaches private lessons on Clarinet, Saxophone and recorder out of Owen Sound and via Skype and finds great satisfaction in witnessing students achieve personal and musical growth. As the Royal Conservatory of Music Representative for Owen Sound, he facilitates access to Canada's national standard of musical excellence. Robert performed at the iconic Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, the world debut of an original work for solo clarinet by Steven Hobé. A particular joy for Robert over the last few years is performing in the GBS chamber concert series which allowed him to participate in the presentation of diverse repertoire in a chamber group setting, and he performed the Copland Clarinet Concerto with the Georgian Bay Symphony which is considered one of the most difficult in the clarinet repertoire.