Sudden death of US conductor

The composer John Mackey has reported the death of his friend, Robert Carnochan, Professor of Conducting at the University of Miami and Chair of Instrumental Performance and Director of Bands at the Frost School of Music.

No details are presently forthcoming.

Our sympathies to his wife and family.

Only three weeks ago, Robert received the Phillip Frost Award for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship, the Frost School of Music’s highest honor.

Mackey writes: I just learned of the sudden passing of Robert Carnochan and I am at a loss for words. Rob was brilliant and warm and funny and kind. My thoughts are with his family and his thousands of friends and current and former students. You’re loved, Rob