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Robert Vitale joined the United States Air Force Academy Band, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in March 2014. HeÌýcurrently performs as a clarinetist with the Concert Band, Marching Band, and Academy Winds.

Vitale is a native of Long Island, NY. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from George Mason University, and aÌýMasters of Music in Clarinet Performance from Stony Brook University. His primary teachers include Mitch Kamen, Dr. BrianÌýJones, Lora R. Ferguson, and Alan R. Kay. While attending George Mason University, Vitale was awarded principal clarinetÌýchairs for The Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. He was also featured as an honors recitalist in 2007,Ìýand was selected as a winner for the 2008 concerto competition when he performed the Mozart Clarinet Concerto K. 622. WhileÌýattending Stony Brook University, he performed in the Symphony Orchestra and made his Lincoln Center debut premiering aÌýnew work with their Contemporary Chamber Players ensemble. Vitale is also the Principal Clarinet of the Greeley PhilharmonicÌýOrchestra in Greeley, Colorado. He is an enthusiastic educator and takes every opportunity to mentor young talent. His tenureÌýwith both the GPO and the Academy Band has led him to perform master classes and clinics throughout the entire Front Range.ÌýIn addition to his craft as a performer, he also possesses a skillset in professional instrument repair where he manages a largeÌýlibrary of wood wind instruments for the Air Force Academy Band. When getting away from the clarinet, Vitale is a very dedicatedÌýfather to his therapy dog Terry. He’s also an automotive hobbyist and novice racer.

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