New Hire: Robin Sisk

Robin Sisk will be the Visiting Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Missouri Southern State University beginning in Fall 2015. Her duties will include teaching tuba and euphonium, advising, teaching music appreciation, serving on the marching band staff, and collaborating with K-12 public schools. Prior to her appointment at MSSU, Robin served as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, Bethune-Cookman University, Seminole State College, and Daytona State College. As a performer, she has held the positions of Principal E-flat Bass with the Brass Band of Central Florida and Principal Tuba of the Gainesville Orchestra, is a founding member of the world's first stilt-walking Dixieland band, Fleur de Beat, and is on-call as a tubist for the Magic Kingdom's Main Street Philharmonic. An active freelancer, she has also performed most notably with the Jacksonville Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, Orlando Philharmonic, Ocala Symphony, Sarasota Ballet, Bach Festival Orchestra of Winter Park, Band Bajha Brass, at theme parks including Walt Disney World and Legoland FL, and at several international and regional instrumental conferences. Originally from Pittsburgh, Robin holds a B.M. in Music Education from West Virginia University and an M.M. from the University of South Florida. She is currently completing the final stages of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Hartt School. Her primary teachers include Jay Hunsberger, Scott Mendoker, David McCollum, and Les Dean, Sr.