July 14, 2005

Robert Winslade Anderson, LRAM,BMus,PGDipRAM

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Robert Winslade Anderson, LRAM,BMus,PGDipRAM


Sounds impressive huh?

My dear friend Robert has FINALLY finished his voice studies at the Royal Academy of Music at Marylebone Road, London.

Not many of you who read this blog knew me when I was in England studying. Those who do, would remember Robert featuring in a number of stories, many of me going to hear him sing. He deserves special mentioning because he was one of those people who found his passion and decided to pursue it.....even at the ripe old age of near 30 I think it was.

Yes, Robert was in the Accounts department and used to sing at weddings, concerts etc. He then decided to take voice and music theory lessons with the same tutor I had many many years ago. He was by then a hard back adult. But he persevered. And most importantly, his tutor had faith in him.

Robert entered a Rotary contest in Canada, with very little classical training....and won. That, amongst other things, got him a scholarship to the very prestigious school in London.

When I was across the pond, I'd travel up from Guildford a couple times for the year, or I'd travel down from Nottingham. Always good company, Robert has this unique quality for always giving people a chance, always finding some good in them, always looking past a person's looks or position or title, and finding their soul and connecting with that. He'll tell you that that has got him in trouble a lot of times. I guess his home background has something to do with how he is - his is a strong Christian home.

Anyway, he can proudly write the letters LRAM,BMus,PGDipRAM behind his name. And to boot, he copped the Vice Principal's prize for meritorious performance.

All who knew him when he was just a lil wedding singer will know the great strides he has made in his life, to bring him to what he is MOST passionate about. Look out for him in the future. His bass baritone is rich and meaty, just like his heart.

Hopefully I will be able to post a clip of his voice...once I figure out how to do it.

For now, the things on his plate are (as told to me by Robert on Messenger)...

BobAndy says:
a little role in don giovanni
BobAndy says:
the commdatore
BobAndy says:
then off to germany to do two concerts and then to japan to do a recital with kiki
BobAndy says:
ja independence recital

(Kiki is a former student as well. She's Japanese and plays the piano)


CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT

Posted by yamfoot at July 14, 2005 08:10 PM
Comments

Oooh Michelle, you've brought a tear to my eye... or was it the yawn due to lack of sleep? it's 3.36am... In any case you're one of the most beautiful persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Here's to another...13+ years of friendship.

Posted by: Mr. Endicon at July 11, 2005 10:40 PM

Congrats mate. I've fond memories going to school on Marylebone Road (University of Westminster) though for some odd reason I can't recall ever seeing the Royal Academy of Music...must have been distracted by the girls!

Posted by: Eric at July 12, 2005 08:55 AM

Heartiest congrats to Robert. Fantastic that he has found his passion. Best wishes to him.

Posted by: karen at July 12, 2005 10:40 AM

Congratulations to Robert!!! This is fantastic news. He took the plunge and is now reaping the rewards. This is GREAT!!!!!! Robert...I hope you can sense the excitement.

Posted by: Frances at July 12, 2005 10:50 AM

Ripe old age of thirty?? Mich, I entered medical school at the ripe old age of twenty nine going thirty!

Congrats to Robert.

Posted by: Dr. D. at July 14, 2005 09:31 PM