An artist in contemporary classical music, percussionist Robert Rocheteau is known for diverse and engaging performances. Robert is an in-demand artist based in the Greater Baltimore/Washington D.C. area who performs with artists from across the globe. Recent highlights include concerts at the Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals in Puerto Rico, an album recording with Naxos Records, a residency at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and performances at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Robert’s repertoire ranges from the classics of the 20th century to new works by contemporary composers.
Robert is a founding member of the Pierrot plus Percussion Ensemble The Victory Players, the ensemble-in-residence to the historic Victory Theatre in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The ensemble prides itself in being a diverse new voice in contemporary classical music that reaches a broad range of audiences. The Victory Players recorded their debut album in 2021 titled El Puerto Rico. The album was also video recorded for use on TV and radio broadcasts by New England Public Media. The Victory Players commission new music, present masterclasses, and perform outreach concerts throughout the United States.
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.