Violinist Robert Martin began studies at age three with Rochelle Walton, a former teaching assistant to famed pedagogue Ivan Galamian. He later studied with Julian Meyer and Sylvia Davis Ahramjian at Temple University's Center for Gifted Young Musicians, and at age 13, having won the Albert M. Greenfield Competition, made his solo debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra. He went on to study with Zvi Zeitlin at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music where he served as Concertmaster of the Eastman Philharmonia and performed regularly with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
Rob is an accomplished jazz musician, having studied with jazz violin luminaries John Blake, Jr. and Christian Howes, as well as playing with the Eastman Jazz Lab Band during his time at the Eastman School of Music. He has most recently performed in a unique jazz trio setting with guitar and bass. Check out the music here!
Mr. Martin is an active duty non-commissioned officer in the United States Army serving in The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, which performs for high level diplomatic, political, and military events in Washington, D.C. He serves concurrently as Concertmaster of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Martin previously held the post of Principal 2nd Violin of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. His extensive experience includes performances with the Philly Pops, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Ballet, Orchestra 2001, and the Baltimore and Richmond Symphony Orchestras, as well as studio recordings for Warner Bros. Pictures, NFL Films, and the Sony, Atlantic, RCA, Island/Def Jam, Motown, Jive, Fo Yo Soul, and Geffen record labels.
A dedicated teacher with 15 years of teaching experience, Mr. Martin’s students have attended the Interlochen Arts Academy, and have been members of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (AYPO), Baltimore Youth Symphony Orchestra (BYSO), Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO), Maryland All-State Orchestra, and are leaders in their GT and school orchestras.
Rob is an accomplished jazz musician, having studied with jazz violin luminaries John Blake, Jr. and Christian Howes, as well as playing with the Eastman Jazz Lab Band during his time at the Eastman School of Music. He has most recently performed in a unique jazz trio setting with guitar and bass. Check out the music here!
Mr. Martin is an active duty non-commissioned officer in the United States Army serving in The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, which performs for high level diplomatic, political, and military events in Washington, D.C. He serves concurrently as Concertmaster of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Martin previously held the post of Principal 2nd Violin of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. His extensive experience includes performances with the Philly Pops, the Opera Company of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Ballet, Orchestra 2001, and the Baltimore and Richmond Symphony Orchestras, as well as studio recordings for Warner Bros. Pictures, NFL Films, and the Sony, Atlantic, RCA, Island/Def Jam, Motown, Jive, Fo Yo Soul, and Geffen record labels.
A dedicated teacher with 15 years of teaching experience, Mr. Martin’s students have attended the Interlochen Arts Academy, and have been members of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (AYPO), Baltimore Youth Symphony Orchestra (BYSO), Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO), Maryland All-State Orchestra, and are leaders in their GT and school orchestras.