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Alumnus Robert T. Stroker named Dean at Temple University

MSU School of Music alumnus Robert T. Stroker was named Dean of Temple University's Esther Boyer College of Music and Department of Dance.

As Dean, Stroker will manage a budget of more than $7 million and oversee a faculty of nearly 200 scholars, performers and teachers, many of whom are accomplished artists from the region's prominent performing arts organizations.

Temple Provost Ira Schwartz said, "I'm delighted that someone of Dr. Stroker's experience and standing in the field is joining our team to become the new dean of the Boyer School. It is a wonderful school and it will clearly move to the next level under his leadership."

"I cannot tell you the privilege it is to be given the opportunity to lead a proud institution with a storied past like the Boyer College of Music and Department of Dance into the 21st century," said Stroker. "I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the Boyer College and Temple University to create a future of unlimited promise."

Prior to being named dean, Stroker held various positions over the course of seven years with the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He guest conducted the Meadows Wind Ensemble at international conferences of the Percussive Arts Society ('00); the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles ('97); and the Conservatory Band of Sao Paolo, Brazil ('02). Currently, Stroker is writing a book entitled, "The Professional Music Educator."

Stroker earned his Ph.D. in music education ('93) and B.M. in music education and music performance ('84) from MSU. From 1986-88, he was principal percussionist with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra. He earned his M.M. in Percussion Performance from Pennsylvania State University ('86).