Robert Paterson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Robert Paterson
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Apr 29, 1970(1970-04-29)
Age	54
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Taurus

Robert Paterson Biography

Robert Paterson is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on April 29, 1970 in New York, New York, United States. Known for his orchestral, wind symphony, chamber ensemble, percussion, and choral pieces, this New York-born composer, conductor, and percussionist wrote such acclaimed works as Electric Lines, Quintus, and String Quartet No. 1.

During his college years, he studied with classical composer Samuel Adler.

Paterson began composing on his own at age 13 and studied composition privately for two years with William Ortiz-Alvarado from 1984–86. He also took private percussion lessons at age 12 and attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts for two summers, in 1982 and 1983. He attended the Nichols School in eighth grade and middle school and high school at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts, where he performed in the wind ensemble, jazz band and various choirs, and also played on the tennis team. He also studied percussion with various teachers in the greater Buffalo area, including Lynn Harbold (former principal percussionist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra), Jack Brennan (former assistant timpanist with the Buffalo Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, timpanist with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra), David DePeters (currently percussionist and Executive Director, Iris Orchestra), Anthony Miranda and John Bacon, as well as piano with Claudia Hoca (pianist for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra) and Edmund Gordanier. While a high school student, Paterson also attended the Boston University Tanglewood Institute for two summers where he studied percussion with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including Arthur Press, Charlie Smith and Tom Gauger, and also performed in the BUTI Orchestra under Eiji Oue and guest conductor Leonard Bernstein.

Paterson received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Christopher Rouse, Joseph Schwantner, Samuel Adler, Warren Benson and David Liptak, graduating in 1995. While at Eastman, he was a double major in composition and percussion and studied percussion with John Beck, and also performed in Eastman’s Musica Nova ensemble under Sydney Hodkinson and also became a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. In 2001 he received a Master of Music degree from the Jacobs School of Music of Indiana University in Bloomington, where he studied composition with Frederick A. Fox and Eugene O’Brien, performing in the IU Contemporary Ensemble under David Dzubay, and percussion with Gerald Carlyss (former timpanist with the Philadelphia Orchestra) and Thomas Stubbs (Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra). In 2004, he received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Cornell University where he studied composition with Steven Stucky and Roberto Sierra. In 1999 he studied with John Harbison and Bernard Rands at the Aspen Music Festival and School, as part of the Advanced Master Class and as the recipient of the Second ASCAP Aspen Film Fellowship. In 2000 he studied privately with Aaron Jay Kernis at the Atlantic Center for the Arts.

He grew up in Buffalo, New York as the son of visual artists Tony and Eleanor Paterson. He later settled in New York City with his violinist wife, Victoria, and the couple’s son, Dylan.

Robert Paterson Net Worth

Robert Paterson is one of the richest Composer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Robert Paterson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After studying composition and percussion at the Eastman School of Music, he earned advanced degrees in music composition from Indiana University and Cornell University.

He founded a New York City-based classical music group called the American Modern Ensemble.

Robert Paterson (born April 29, 1970) is an American composer of contemporary classical music, as well as a conductor and percussionist. His catalog includes over 100 compositions. He has been called a “modern day master” and is primarily known for his colorful orchestral works, large body of chamber music and clear vocal writing in his operas, choral works, vocal chamber works and song cycles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Robert Paterson height 5 feet 10 inches Robert weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Robert Paterson Dating?

According to our records, Robert Paterson is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Robert Paterson’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Robert Paterson. You may help us to build the dating records for Robert Paterson!

In 2016 Paterson the Director of the Composition Program at the Atlantic Music Festival and he taught there from 2012–2017. He is currently the Artistic Director of the Mostly Modern Festival. Paterson has taught at Cornell University, Sarah Lawrence College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Bronx Community College, The Walden School, Point Counterpoint (New Music on The Point) and the Rocky Ridge Music Center, where he was also Composer-In- Residence from 2012–14, and was a visiting composer in 2015.

Facts & Trivia

Robert Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Robert Paterson celebrates birthday on April 29 of every year.

Where is Robert Paterson?

He lives in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan in New York City with his wife, Victoria Paterson, a violinist, and their son Dylan Paterson.

Is Robert Paterson Scottish?

Robert Paterson
Born| 1825 Edinburgh, Scotland
Died| 1889 Edinburgh, Scotland
Occupation| Architect
Notable work| Cafe Royal

What was the nickname of Scottish stonemason Robert Paterson?

Old Mortality was the nickname of Robert Paterson, a stonemason who took it upon himself to travel around lowland Scotland carving inscriptions for the unmarked graves of Covenanters, martyred in the seventeenth century.

Who is Robert Pattinson's wife?

Robert Pattinson
Born| Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson 13 May 1986 London, England
Occupation| Actor
Years active| 2004–present
Partner(s)| Suki Waterhouse (2018–present)

Has Robert Pattinson got a child?

Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse are in London and spending more time together during the lockdown brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now it was reported that the couple is expecting their first child.