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Robert Norris
The South Carolina School of the Arts
The South Carolina School of the Arts
Adjunct professor for Music Theory
Rnorris@andersonunivetsity.efu
Academic Background
Mr. Robert Norris is an associate professor of Music Theory. He earned a Masters degree in Church Music from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. He is the Director of Music Ministries at Easley Presbyterian Church. His wife, Marianne, is a music educator and church organist. They live in Anderson with their two daughters.
He is also the person to see for information on hymnology, church music literature, aquarium fish, gardening, and of course bow ties.
BA, Biology/Music, Erskine College, Due West, SC
MA Church Music, Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY
Fast Facts
Out class solves musical puzzles. We take complicated problems and break them down step by step into manageable concepts. Musical knowledge is accessed through game show style competitions. We support one another, encourage one another, celebrate one another, and learn from one another.
I loved my music professors. I want to be that kind of encouragement for students. I want students to have a passion for music and an excitement for learning how music works.
Being a musician is more than a job. It’s a lifestyle. It is not always an easy journey, but it is always a beautiful adventure.
I have lead church and community choirs for over 25 years. I have served on conference level worship committees and have been a clinician for music, worship, and church leadership. I have written a number of musicals for children, youth, and adults.
I love working with the talented students at AU.
Freshman music theory, sight reading, ear training, hymnology, church choral literature.