Upcoming Events
Estill Voice Conference
Presenting with Dr. Lara Brooks on adapting elements and concepts of the Estill Voice method for saxophone
University of Illinois - Jazz Summer Camp
Teaching jazz saxophone and directing the large jazz ensemble at the ISYM Jazz Camp at the University of Illinois. Click here for more.
Ohio State University Jazz Summer Program
Teaching at the Ohio State University Jazz Summer Camp. Click here for more
Ohio State University Saxophone Summer Program
Teaching at the Ohio State University Saxophone Summer Camp. Click here for more
Robert Brooks Quartet
Performing with top musicians in Central Illinois at one of the regions top clubs. A mix of original music and modern standards.
Sax & Serenade Duo
Performing a recital of modern American music for saxophone and voice including brand new works by Griffin Candey
Central Ohio Saxophone Day
The region’s top saxophone event hosted by Dr. Robert Brooks and Buckeye Brass and Winds featuring instrument and accessory trials. Ryan Devlin guest artist
Ohio State University Jazz Festival
University Jazz Festival with guest artists Bobby Sparks and Kellin Hanas
On Tour: Tonga, New Zealand, Australia
Working with the Friendly Islands Music Initiative, Dr. Brooks worked with graduate students from Ohio State to travel to the South Pacific to work on woodwind pedagogy and performance with the Tongan Military
Robert Brooks Quartet with Ben Markley
Robert Brooks Quartet performs at one of the top clubs in Denver, CO featuring a mix of original music and modern standards
Robert Brooks Quartet with Ben Markley
Robert Brooks Quartet performs as a part of the “Live in Laramie” series featuring a mix of original music and modern standards
University of Wyoming Jazz Festival
Festival adjudicator with headliner artist Hamilton/Clayton Jazz Orchestra with Bijon Watson
Central Michigan University Jazz Festival
Festival adjudicator with Guest Artist Wayne Bergeron
Reginald Lewis: Two Tenor Quartet
Performing famous Two Tenor arrangements of jazz standards at one of the region’s top jazz clubs.
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
Robert Brooks Quartet with Special Guest Andy Wheelock
After years out-of-state performing internationally and teaching at The Ohio State University & the University of Wyoming, Robert Brooks (sax) and Andy Wheelock (drums) return home to Champaign-Urbana to perform an evening of jazz with friends Emma Taylor and Larry Gray featuring both original music and reimagined classic tunes. We hope you can join us for this exciting homecoming concert.
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical
White Christmas The Musical
Performing with the Parkland College Theater Departments production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas The Musical