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Shannon Roberts

Whitney Childers

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. in Music, University of Utah

  • Master of Music, University of Utah

  • B.A. in Psychology & Human Behavior, United States International University

  • A.A. in Applied Arts, San Diego Mesa College

  • Graduate of the United States Navy School of Music

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Weber State University Crystal Crest Master Teacher Award Nominee-2013, 2015 & 2017

  • Teacher of the Year Award Finalist-2011, Dixie State College 

  • The National Society of High School Scholars Nobel Educator of Distinction-2010

  • KSL News Radio & Zions Bank’s Teacher Feature, 2009

  • Utah PTA/KUED Golden Apple Award Outstanding Educator, Region III-2008-2009

  • Student Choice Award-University of Utah, 1996 

MODERATES AT JUDGE

  • Musical Festivals

  • Concerts

  • Assists with Mass Music

Originally from Vista, California, Dr. Shannon Roberts is a nationally known composer, arranger, conductor, author, clinician, and music educator. He is the former Director of Bands at Weber State University where he was the director for the Marching & Pep Bands, Jazz Ensemble, and Symphonic Bands. He also taught music theory/composition, form and analysis, counterpoint and was the Area Head for Winds and Percussion students. Dr. Roberts is also an adjudicator for Heritage Music Festivals. He is a regular guest conductor for the New American Philharmonic Orchestra.  He also performs with and conducts many professional musical groups in Utah.

Dr “R.” loves golf, composing music, landscape painting, weight/sprint training, body surfing, travelling, scuba diving and has a passion for history & psychology. One of his loves is his corgi, Fiona.

 Before moving to Utah to pursue doctoral studies, Dr. Roberts was the Musical Director for Sea World of San Diego and a local studio musician and arranger. He taught high school and community college at several Southern California schools, was a Staff Arranger, Drum Major and Euphonium soloist with the United States Navy Band in San Diego and played Euphonium for the Disneyland Band.

While at Vista High School, he was a member of McDonald's All-American High School Band, the California State Honor Band, and California Boy's State. He was an SBO, Band President, Co-Captain of the Varsity Track Team and the starting left cornerback on the varsity football team.