Conductor
Robert H. Sloan, conductor...
is a full-time high school band director in Van Wert, Ohio where he teaches 5-12th grade band including 5th grade, 6th grade, and HS Bands (pep, marching, Symphonic) while assisting with 7th and 8th grade. Below are samples of performances under his direction. He is available for guest conductor and clinician opportunities.
Upcoming performances:
Past performances
May 2022 - BGSU Middle School Honor Band festival “White” band.
January 2023 - OMEA D11 JH Honor Band
February 2023 - Hancock County HS Honor Band
"Garage Band" by Daniel Montoya, Jr. This is the world premier performance given December 4, 2014 by the Van Wert High School Symphonic Band (Van Wert, Oh) with Robert H Sloan conducting. the performance was given at Niswonger Performing Arts Center as part of the Van Wert All-City Christmas Concert.
Arabesque by Samuel Hazo. Performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Lighting design by Matt Saunier. Recorded Spring 2013. Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.
RECKONING by Michael Markowsi. Performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Lighting design by Matt Saunier. Recorded March 2017. Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.
The Machine Awakes by Steven Bryant. Performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Matt Saunier lighting design, Hugh Saunier sound engineer. Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.
Paper Cut- Alex Shapiro. As performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Lighting design by Matt Saunier, sound technician Hugh Saunier. Recorded Spring 2013. Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.
KWYJIBO by Daniel Montoya, Jr. as performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conducting. Lighting design by Matt Saunier, technical support by Hugh Saunier. FaceTime introduction performed live via facetime with the composer. The VWHS Band wishes to thank Mr. Montoya for his time during the FaceTime session.
Performed by the Van Wert Symphonic Band; Robert Sloan, conductor Lighting design by Matt Saunier
Serenade Og. 22(c) by Derek Bourgeois. Performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Light design, Matt Saunier. (Recorded Spring 2013). Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.
The Cave You Fear by Michael Markowski. Performed by the VWHS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Matt Saunier lighting design, Hugh Saunier sound engineer. Recorded Spring 2015. Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.
Dusk by Steven Bryant. Performed by the Van Wert HS Symphonic Band, Robert H. Sloan conductor. Lighting design by Matt Saunier. Recorded Spring 2013. Find out more about the VW Bands at www.vanwertbands.org, Facebook at Van Wert Bands Information, and twitter @vwbands.