NATIONWIDE TESTIMONY - Student testimonials, Letters of Recognition from Principals, Superintendents, Law Enforcement Officers, State Representatives, and the Offices of Governors create a scenario of dynamic reflection that commands our attention! Student surveys and questionnaires are given out to school administrators and teachers after every concert and returned with comments and reflections. These questionnaires refine and update the dialogue and content of Rob's future concerts ... to insure correct terminology and current scenarios kids will listen to…”life-stories they are living NOW!” - as Rob addresses their most critical social issues."
WHAT LEADERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS ARE SAYING
Richard Blumenthal - United States Senate - Washington, DC
"On stage, Rob sends a positive message to children of all ages, encouraging self-esteem and hard work, supporting diversity, and warning against bullying. he uses music to motivate our young people to make smart choices, and role models using the arts as a positive emotional outlet."
John Larson ~ United States Congressman Washington DC
"I had the pleasure of working with Rob at the 2011 World Youth Summit Athlete Games in Hartford. He was a professional and captivating...and committed to saving children from going down the wrong path. Rob is more than just an entertainer - his work has a deep anti-drug and self-esteem messages that are conveyed through everything he does. Children and adults alike are wowed by how dynamic he is."
President George W. Bush & First Lady Laura Bush
"Thank you for participating in the 2002 White House Easter Egg Roll. Your time and talents brought great joy to the children and adults attending the festivities....We appreciate your hard work in helping to make the historic event a success."
Peter Pettalia State Representative - MICHIGAN
"Rob has performed at schools in Northeast Lower Michigan for the last two years covering nine school districts. His performances embrace educating our young with life lessons varying form anti-bullying to anti-substance abuse. The ROB THE DRUMMWER concert has dramatically touched the hearts of more than 100,000 children, teenagers, and adults."
Ismael Ahmed, Director - Maxey Training Center
State of Michigan - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm's Office
"It does not matter who the student is or what his mental status is, Rob is able to connect with virtually every one through his music and message. The message is clear, and is related to investment in life-long choices that require practice and dedication to achieve."
First Lady Hillary Clinton ~ The White House
"Your generosity contributed significantly to the enjoyment of nearly 30,000 visitors this year and the success of the Easter Egg Roll theme ~ Learning IS Delightful & Delicious!"
Providence Performing Arts Center Executive ~ Cynthia A. Goldsmith ~ Community Outreach Coordinator
" It's quite an experience to sit among hundreds of middle school students who "get" Rob's message and are so positively affected by his words. We had over 1600 students in attendance who were captivated by Rob's wonderful musical talent and message of tolerance, anti-substance abuse, Internet chat room precautions, and focus on sports and arts activities."
HENRY FORD ACADEMY ~ Cora Christmas Principal
"It's been two days since your performance and we are still on an emotional high! Its amazing how you are able to communicate with today's teens via the drums. Most amazing was the interaction between you and your alter-ego avatar - That's a great way to present contrasting ideas." I am going to explore using this strategy as a teaching tool. The students commented on how they liked this assemble more than all assemblies we've held this year combined!"
Lee H. Craft Director ~ "Under 21 Prisons" Maxey & Adrian Training Center
"NO ONE has gotten this kind of reaction out of this population! Rob is the only performer with a message that gets through...and elicits a very real response."
BOYSAND GIRLS CLUB of AMERICA Dr. Michael J. Cotela ED.D
"As a child advocate, you represent the positive side of youth development not only with your presentation but with your general concern for children throughout the world. You made National KIDS DAY a success!"
"He's a Magician!" His job is to make the kids pay attention, and you know...that if you have a serious message for kids, they don't want to hear it !”
LARY BLOOM - Editor, Connecticut Northeast Magazine
“I have seen nothing better than THIS!” We were delighted to have this response at both the elementary and secondary level."
Sally M. Reis ~Torrington Administration, CT
I have never seen the students in Lebanon Elementary so excited and so touched by anyone as they were by Rob. He spent the morning literally “turning on” 630 children. Through his colorful enthusiasm for people and his warmth, he reached everyone."
Anne Chapman ~ Music Teacher
"BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! Your assembly at our school was one of the best we ever had. I strongly recommend your show for any audience - Grades1 through 12 or ADULTS! - WHAT YOU DO WORKS!"
Kenneth S. Edwards, Principal - SILAS DEANE MIDDLE SCHOOL- CT
"The way you got everyone involved and “up” was a wonder to behold...you generated such a tremendous positive energy in our auditorium."
David Lockwood ~ Music Director Holderness
“Rob the Drummer understand our generation.” ... “Rob the Drummer is awesome. He is open to our ideas.” ...
"He really related to us as kids. He was the best speaker all year.” These word speak for themselves.
Judith Bonk Gifted Resource Teacher Farmington, CT
"Many weeks have passed since your presentation, but I must tell you that the students still discuss your presentation with excitement. There is no question that you captured their attention."
Debra Lyn Howe ~ Director of Health, MA
"Out of the many assemblies we have had over the years, I would place yours at the top of the list for outstanding quality of both the performance and the message."
David C. Wiggin, Principal, Houlton, ME
"Never before has an event kept the students interested for 110 minutes! Our students have a deficit with attention...and have the most difficulty in large auditorium style events. You kept them so completely engaged and active."
William Hayton ~ The Forman School, CT
"Your impact will be felt for some time to come! ....captivating and engaged all our students throughout the performance. Your rapport with the children and demonstration of caring meant everything to us."
Karen I. Parizeau ~ Tolland, CT
“Believe me, you held them “in the palm of your hand” in your style of presentation. You are “with it” and your program is really for ALL age groups!"
George B. Loped ~Principal Milford Board of Education
"You have done it again...Somehow you had two-thirds of our school (570 strong) totally absorbed - that is sixth and seventh graders who can typically attend for approximately nine minutes...WOW!"
Paul A Berkel - Principal, CT
"The students’ reaction was overwhelming...He connected with the kids at a level that they could relate to and made an incredible impression on them."
Valerie Menditto ~ Character Counts Coordinator DiLoreto Magnet School, CT
"Of all our programs no one has evoked such a lasting impression...The children still talk about you and have asking when you will return."
Penny Gottlieb ~ Cultural Enrichment Cos Cob, CT
Your show was a magical, unforgettable moment during the year for our kids at Kingswood-Oxford Middle School."
Ted Levine - Director, CT
"From the moment Rob walked on stage (barefoot!), the boys were captivated!" The best faculty and student ‘reviews' of any program in over 13 years of school administration."
AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Jerome W. Cramp, Principal
"Best pre-prom assembly in the 26 years I've been here"
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
West Hartford, CT R.L. Callahan, Principal
"Thank you for the finest program I have ever attended at DEAN JUNIOR
COLLEGE." Harry Kreshpane - Dean of Academic Affairs Franklin, MA
"You really rocked the place! The message, cleverly packaged in terms related to the concept of individual freedom, seemed to be very effective in reaching the young people."
Norman E. Fischer, Counselor
ANN ARBOR HURON HIGH SCHOOL Ann Arbor, MI
"Our students proclaimed that this was the best school program they had ever attended - they are still talking about it."
Frederick Maher, Principal HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Hartford, CT
"You presented a most fantastic display of sights and sounds - the students loved the experience of handling the drums and feeling the sensation of rhythm and sound."
Thomas R. Missett American School for the Deaf, West Hartford, CT
"The Boys & Girls Club of Connecticut want to thank you for your inspiring presentation - Your message will help youngsters in their continued battle against the evils of peer pressure."
Mike Captiously Assistant Director B&GC Sheldon, CT
"I was very much impressed with your ability to communicate so effectively with all of our students, kindergarten through six grade."
J. Edmund Nelson Principal Bristol Public Schools, CT
"Rob presented an assembly for 375 students...for one hour of non-stop entertainment, Rob enthralled the audience. It was apparent that this was no ordinary drummer beating his way to entertain, but rather a person who had a necessary message for our students."
Anthony S. Fella Assistant Administrator, Bloomfield, CT
"This was the most entertaining and informative University performance I have attended in my four years at Brown."
Eric Levine, VP Senior Class
"Within the first five minutes you could sense that the activity was going to be special ... he “hooked” the audience."
Roland G. Axelson\Vice Principal
"I have been at Clark Lane School the last twenty five years and this was the best assembly I’ve ever seen."
D. Harold Goldberg - Principal
"IT WAS AMAZING!! IT WAS RADICAL!! IT WAS COWABUNGA!!...to watch Rob capture and hold the attention of every person in the audience."
Community Alert Program Sheldon, CT
"The children were definitely captivated....At no single time did the attention of the audience falter."
Michelle Davidson Andover Elementary School, Andover, CT
"As an actress and teacher, I was dazzled by the life, energy, and fine radar for children which Rob brought to his program, as well as his fabulous talents as a drummer."
Florence Phillips - Cos Cob School, CT
"I could see the children thinking, the wheels turning,...your message was presented on a level that the children could really relate to."
John Daviau - Connecticut Clearing House
"You are an example that an individual citizen can have an immense impact on the effort to rid our society of drug and alcohol abuse. Your involvement with TOUGH LOVE DAY was the highlight of this incredible effort to reach the 1200 students."
Gary M. Bald Special Agent in Charge, FBI
"The students’ reaction was overwhelming...He connected with the kids at a level that they could relate to and made an incredible impression on them."
Valerie Men ditto ~Character Counts Coordinator DiLoreto Magnet School, CT
"The involvement of the students and teachers provided an “Energy” that stayed with them throughout the day."
Suzi C. Annolfo - Health Director
"Our students have a deficit with attention...and have the most difficulty in large auditorium style events. Never before has an event kept the students interested for 110 minutes! You kept them so completely engaged and active."
William Hayton ~ The Forman School, CT
"If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it could be done. Yet Rob captivated an entire audience of junior high students - single handedly - for an hour. AND I saw you do it not once, but twice. Then they came back on droves with their parents so you could do it again. AMAZING!"
Cal Roesner ~ Elementary District #89. IL
"The children still talk about you and have asking when you will return...Of all our programs no one has evoked such a lasting impression."
Penny Gottlieb ~ Cultural Enrichment Cos Cob, CT
"The way you got everyone involved and “up” was a wonder to behold...you generated such a tremendous positive energy in our auditorium."
David Lockwood ~ Music Director Holderness
"Many weeks have passed since your presentation, but I must tell you that the students still discuss your presentation with excitement. There is no question that you captured their attention."
Debra Lyn Howe ~ Director of Health, MA
"Out of the many assemblies we have had over the years, I would place yours at the top of the list for outstanding quality of both the performance and the message."
David C. Wiggin, Principal, Houlton, ME
“Rob the Drummer understand our generation.” “Rob the Drummer is awesome. He is open to our ideas.” He really related to us as kids. He was the best speaker all year.” These word speak for themselves."
Judith Bonk Gifted Resource Teacher Farmington, CT
"I have ever seen the students in Lebanon Elementary so excited and so touched by anyone as they were by Rob. He spent the morning literally “turning on” 630 children. Through his colorful enthusiasm for people and his warmth, he reached everyone."
Anne Chapman ~ Music Teacher, CT
"One student told me...”He was great. He had so much to say but he didn’t shove it down our throats. HE didn’t preach. He made me think.” I did not hear even one negative reaction to his program and that is quite an accomplishment when you perform for over 400 teenagers!"
Lisa A. Martin~ S.A.D.D. Advisor MASUK HIGH SCHOOL
“Believe me, you held them “in the palm of your hand” in your style of presentation. You are “with it” and your program is really for ALL age groups!"
George B. Loped ~Principal Milford Board of Education
"I don’t send Valentines this nice; but in your case, I’ll make an exception....Awesomely Wonderful! Totally Terrific! Engaging and Entertaining!"
Joan Kaiser - Principal, CT
“I have seen nothing better than THIS!” We were delighted to have this response at both the elementary and secondary level."
Sally M. Reis ~Torrington Administration, CT
"Your impact will be felt for some time to come! ....captivating and engaged all our students throughout the performance. Your rapport with the children, and demonstration of caring meant everything to us."
Karen I. Parizeau ~ Tolland, CT Schools
