Robert Chadwick is a retired music educator, having taught the majority of his career as instrumental music instructor in the Auburn, MA public schools. He holds a Master of Music degree in Bassoon Performance from UMass Lowell.
In addition to teaching, Bob played principal Bassoon for the Thayer Symphony Orchestra (1980-2012), in addition to performing on various woodwinds in numerous ensembles. Since retiring, has been busy playing baritone saxophone with the Boston Saxophone Quartet. He has performed with a wide variety of notable artists, including Andrea Boccelli, Aretha Franklin, a broadway tour of “A Chorus Line”, and Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. He currently adjudicates district and all state festivals and has served as an adjudicator/clinician for Great East Festivals.
Bob is currently serving as the President of the North Shore Concert Band’s Board of Directors.
In addition to his musical activities, Bob is an avid sailor and operates a woodwind repair shop out of his home.
