Sudden death of US conductor
RIPThe 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
RIP and prayers from the CU Band alumni that worked with him. The world will miss his smile and enthusiasm
Rob was a wonderful man and musician. I’m stunned by this news.
I just played under Rob. Wonderful human being. He will be sorely missed. He had a massive heart attack this morning.
A hole in my heart. A fantastic educator and proponent of music. Miami — and the world of music education (and music!) — is surely less well off. Godspeed, Maestro.
This doesn’t send just ripples, but tsunami waves through the band world. I only had the privilege of being under Dr. Carnochan for one year in the Longhorn Band before he moved to Florida, but he was easily the best band director I ever had.
I am so sorry for his family and loved ones.