Roger Bobo

His solo and ensemble discography is extensive. He was the author of "Mastering the Tuba" published by Editions Bim (CH). While living in the US, he was the resident conductor of the Topanga Philharmonic Orchestra. He has been a guest conductor with numerous orchestras and chamber ensembles in North America, Europe and Asia. Before moving to Tokyo he served as faculty at the Fiesole School of Music near Florence, Italy, at the Lausanne Conservatory in Switzerland, at the Rotterdams Konservatorium in the Netherlands, and at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. Roger held a bachelor's degree from the Eastman School of Music. Major orchestral appointments include: • Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, 1956–1962 (Erich Leinsdorf, cond.) • Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam, 1962–1964 (Bernard Haitink, cond.) • Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1964–1989 (Zubin Mehta, Carlo Maria Giulini, André Previn cond.) Bobo was the subject of the John Updike poem "Recital". Alexander Arutiunian dedicated his Concerto for tuba and symphony orchestra (1992) in 3 movements to Bobo. Bobo died on February 12, 2023, at the age of 84.

• Born — 8 June 1938 • Birthplace — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Died — 12 February 2023 • Place of death — Oaxaca, Mexico • Education — Eastman School of Music • Occupation — Tubist, conductor, teacher • Years Active — 1961–2023

• Roger Bobo Plays Tuba • Prunes • Botuba • Tuba Libera • Gravity Is Light Today • Bobissimo • Rainbo-bo With Lalo Schifrin • Rock Requiem (Verve, 1971)