About Me
Robert Thompson, a pioneer in the publishing and performing industries, is always on the lookout for new and innovative methods to foster a strong and dynamic culture. According to him, supporting the local music industry should entail things like putting on top-notch performances, negotiating publication arrangements, and recording high-quality audio. Robert Thompson is a driving force in the business, bringing a strong educational background and more than two decades of expertise.
Detailed information about your education and work experience
Music was Robert Thompson's primary focus when he enrolled at the University of South Florida in 1981. Upon graduation from the University of South Florida in 1984, he received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degrees. His Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree from the Eastman School of Music was awarded to him in 1992 after he had graduated from the University of Rochester. He speaks German really well.
In the years after graduation, he began working for Universal Edition, a European music publishing organization with headquarters in London, Vienna, and New York. In order to give his skills as a producer, Robert Thompson founded Thompson Music Group, LLC in 2008. From 2007 to 2014, he was employed by Purchase College as a Professor of Arts Management, and from 2008 to 2010, he was the Dean of the Conservatory of Music at the University of Southern California.
While working at SUNY Purchase College's arts administration department, where he taught arts & entertainment law and music entrepreneurship classes and served as Dean of Music, he also wrote a book on his experiences.
Robert Thompson will take over as President of the Music Publishers Association of the United States, Inc. in January of 2020. Furthermore, since 2013, he has served as the President of Wise Music Group, which includes the labels G. Schirmer, AMP, Schirmer Theatrical, and Node Records, among others, Founded in 2015 as a division of the Wise Music Group and an arm of the Music Sales Corporation, Schirmer Theatrical is a division of the Wise Music Group. NODE Records was established by Thompson in 2016.
Among his responsibilities at Wise Music Group have been the representation of numerous composers and performers, as well as the publication and production of a broad variety of musical works for film, theater, and commercials. Heather Christian, John Paul Jones (of Led Zeppelin), Jimmy Webb, Philip Glass, Missy Mazzoli, Eddie Money, John Corigliano, Jeff Beal, Jocelyn Pook, Bryce Dessner, Tan Dun, and a host of other artists have collaborated with him throughout the years.
Additionally, he has shared the stage and tour with a wide range of performers, including The Moody Blues, Yes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett, among others. As a concert producer, he has collaborated with the Houston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Nashville Symphony, and Phoenix Symphony, as well as acting as conductor in several of these performances.
Job Status at the Present Time
Robert Thompson, an advisor to the Eastman School of Music's Entrepreneurship in Music program and a member of the Kauffman Foundation, is in a unique position to encourage young people to seek a career in the entertainment sector. Using his company, Wise Music, he continues to generate material, including top-tier theatrical plays through Schirmer Theatrical.
In his spare time, he researches and develops strategies to strengthen the local music scene and inspire young people to pursue successful careers in the performing and literary arts. The ASCAP Board of Review as well as the Concert Committee are both comprised of members of his professional organization, and he has served on both.
"REVOLUTION: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES," "WOMEN ROCK," "GHOSTBUSTERS" (for Sony Pictures), "THE RED VIOLIN" (for Lionsgate), and "AQUAMAN" are just a few of the theater experiences Robert Thompson has developed through his company, Schirmer Theatrical (Warner).
In addition to Stanley Clarke's "Halston," Marco Beltrami's "Free Solo" (for Nat Geo), Oscar-winning actress and producer Rachel Portman's "Ask the River," and Brian Byrne's "Goldenhair," Thompson has executive produced a number of other films through his company NODE Records (featuring Julian Lennon and Glenn Close).
Charitable Giving & Service to the Community
Introducing youngsters to music is something that Robert Thompson is really passionate about doing. The delights of producing music have a particular meaning for him, and he believes all children should have access to many types of creative expression. He has given eight years of his life to charitable causes through his firm. The Harmony Foundation, New Music USA, Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, Penny Lane Charitable Trust, and other NGOs are among the organizations with which he has collaborated throughout the years.
Robert Thompson is devoted to giving back to the community via his work at Schirmer Theatrical. In addition to supporting local charity, he donates the money from each show. In addition to aiding struggling musicians, he hopes to inspire the next generation of visionaries, as well as educate people on the stress-relieving properties of music.
As well as working with students and youngsters who are interested in pursuing a musical career, he volunteers his time to help others. This includes serving as a mentor for students enrolled in the Eastman School of Music's Entrepreneurship in Music program, which is sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation.
Accomplishments and honors received
Robert Thompson has been nominated for a Grammy award on two separate occasions. Performances with numerous great musicians, as well as the creation of high-end performance experiences, are all part of his extensive background and experience. The University of South Florida presented him with the Distinguished Alumni Award. As a result of his contributions to business and public relations, he was recognized with the SABRE Award.
Several news organizations, including Good Morning America and the New York Times have interviewed him about his work in the publishing, film, music, and theatre sectors. Variety, Billboard, and other publications have all written about him.
Thompson's contributions to the worlds of music, theater, and publishing have continued to be acknowledged and admired. In the near future, he plans to embark on a variety of initiatives that are sure to attract public attention.
Detailed information about your education and work experience
Music was Robert Thompson's primary focus when he enrolled at the University of South Florida in 1981. Upon graduation from the University of South Florida in 1984, he received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Music degrees. His Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree from the Eastman School of Music was awarded to him in 1992 after he had graduated from the University of Rochester. He speaks German really well.
In the years after graduation, he began working for Universal Edition, a European music publishing organization with headquarters in London, Vienna, and New York. In order to give his skills as a producer, Robert Thompson founded Thompson Music Group, LLC in 2008. From 2007 to 2014, he was employed by Purchase College as a Professor of Arts Management, and from 2008 to 2010, he was the Dean of the Conservatory of Music at the University of Southern California.
While working at SUNY Purchase College's arts administration department, where he taught arts & entertainment law and music entrepreneurship classes and served as Dean of Music, he also wrote a book on his experiences.
Robert Thompson will take over as President of the Music Publishers Association of the United States, Inc. in January of 2020. Furthermore, since 2013, he has served as the President of Wise Music Group, which includes the labels G. Schirmer, AMP, Schirmer Theatrical, and Node Records, among others, Founded in 2015 as a division of the Wise Music Group and an arm of the Music Sales Corporation, Schirmer Theatrical is a division of the Wise Music Group. NODE Records was established by Thompson in 2016.
Among his responsibilities at Wise Music Group have been the representation of numerous composers and performers, as well as the publication and production of a broad variety of musical works for film, theater, and commercials. Heather Christian, John Paul Jones (of Led Zeppelin), Jimmy Webb, Philip Glass, Missy Mazzoli, Eddie Money, John Corigliano, Jeff Beal, Jocelyn Pook, Bryce Dessner, Tan Dun, and a host of other artists have collaborated with him throughout the years.
Additionally, he has shared the stage and tour with a wide range of performers, including The Moody Blues, Yes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett, among others. As a concert producer, he has collaborated with the Houston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Nashville Symphony, and Phoenix Symphony, as well as acting as conductor in several of these performances.
Job Status at the Present Time
Robert Thompson, an advisor to the Eastman School of Music's Entrepreneurship in Music program and a member of the Kauffman Foundation, is in a unique position to encourage young people to seek a career in the entertainment sector. Using his company, Wise Music, he continues to generate material, including top-tier theatrical plays through Schirmer Theatrical.
In his spare time, he researches and develops strategies to strengthen the local music scene and inspire young people to pursue successful careers in the performing and literary arts. The ASCAP Board of Review as well as the Concert Committee are both comprised of members of his professional organization, and he has served on both.
"REVOLUTION: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES," "WOMEN ROCK," "GHOSTBUSTERS" (for Sony Pictures), "THE RED VIOLIN" (for Lionsgate), and "AQUAMAN" are just a few of the theater experiences Robert Thompson has developed through his company, Schirmer Theatrical (Warner).
In addition to Stanley Clarke's "Halston," Marco Beltrami's "Free Solo" (for Nat Geo), Oscar-winning actress and producer Rachel Portman's "Ask the River," and Brian Byrne's "Goldenhair," Thompson has executive produced a number of other films through his company NODE Records (featuring Julian Lennon and Glenn Close).
Charitable Giving & Service to the Community
Introducing youngsters to music is something that Robert Thompson is really passionate about doing. The delights of producing music have a particular meaning for him, and he believes all children should have access to many types of creative expression. He has given eight years of his life to charitable causes through his firm. The Harmony Foundation, New Music USA, Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, Penny Lane Charitable Trust, and other NGOs are among the organizations with which he has collaborated throughout the years.
Robert Thompson is devoted to giving back to the community via his work at Schirmer Theatrical. In addition to supporting local charity, he donates the money from each show. In addition to aiding struggling musicians, he hopes to inspire the next generation of visionaries, as well as educate people on the stress-relieving properties of music.
As well as working with students and youngsters who are interested in pursuing a musical career, he volunteers his time to help others. This includes serving as a mentor for students enrolled in the Eastman School of Music's Entrepreneurship in Music program, which is sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation.
Accomplishments and honors received
Robert Thompson has been nominated for a Grammy award on two separate occasions. Performances with numerous great musicians, as well as the creation of high-end performance experiences, are all part of his extensive background and experience. The University of South Florida presented him with the Distinguished Alumni Award. As a result of his contributions to business and public relations, he was recognized with the SABRE Award.
Several news organizations, including Good Morning America and the New York Times have interviewed him about his work in the publishing, film, music, and theatre sectors. Variety, Billboard, and other publications have all written about him.
Thompson's contributions to the worlds of music, theater, and publishing have continued to be acknowledged and admired. In the near future, he plans to embark on a variety of initiatives that are sure to attract public attention.
