Meet the Maestro

A man in a black tuxedo with a red bow tie conducting an orchestra in a concert hall.

Robert Romanski serves as the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the North Port Symphony

He has led the orchestra’s artistic growth and community engagement since 2012. A Sarasota native and graduate of the University of South Florida, he holds bachelor’s degrees in applied music and music education as well as a master’s degree in conducting. His extensive performance and conducting career includes collaborations with renowned ensembles and artists such as the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Florida Orchestra, Yanni for the ABC Disney Christmas Parade, and major Broadway and touring productions.

Quick Facts

Name: Robert Romanski
Role: Artistic Director and Principal Conductor (since 2012)
Education:

  • B.A. in Applied Music, University of South Florida

  • B.A. in Music Education, University of South Florida

  • M.A. in Conducting, University of South Florida

  • 90 doctoral credit hours toward PhD in Music Education

Notable Highlights:

  • Guest Conductor, Boston Pops Orchestra (tour with Keith Lockhart) 

  • Conducted orchestral track for Yanni featured in the ABC Disney Christmas Parade 

  • Conducted music for a Walt Disney World national commercial (“Balloon Campaign – Celebrate You”) 

  • Broadway project: Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème; tour conductor for Fosse

  • Collaborations with artists including Henry Mancini, Ella Fitzgerald, Liberace, Marvin Hamlisch, and Rod Stewart 

Full Biography

Education and Training

A native of Sarasota, Robert Romanski earned two bachelor’s degrees—one in applied music and one in music education—from the University of South Florida. He went on to complete a master’s degree in conducting and pursued ninety doctoral credit hours toward a PhD in Music Education at the same institution. 

Current Appointments

Mr. Romanski currently holds multiple leadership and conducting positions, including:

  • Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, North Port Symphony 

  • Director of Music Ministries, Christ Church, Longboat Key 

Previous Artistic Roles

His versatile background includes serving as:

  • Artistic Director, Pinellas Youth Symphony

  • Director of Choral Activities, Hillsborough Community College

  • Director of Music Ministries, Ruskin United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Brandon

  • Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Mostly Pops Orchestra of Tampa 

  • Artistic Director, Sarasota Choral Society

  • Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Brandon Choral Society 

  • Music Director, Tampa Ballet

  • Music Director and Principal Conductor, Tampa Bay Opera 

  • Adjunct Professor of Music, St. Leo University, University of South Florida, Barry University, Eckerd College, and Hillsborough Community College

  • Professor of Trumpet, University of Tampa, Florida Southern College, St. Petersburg College, and PCCA (Pinellas County Center for the Arts) 

Notable Guest Conducting and Touring

Maestro Romanski’s career features extensive collaborations, including:

  • Guest Conductor with Cherish The Ladies, performing with the Florida Orchestra 

  • Assistant Conductor for a Boston Pops Orchestra tour under Keith Lockhart (10 concerts in 10 days) 

  • Orchestral conductor for Yanni’s “O Holy Night” performance, featured on the ABC Disney Christmas Parade

  • Conductor for soundtrack music in a Walt Disney World national commercial (“Balloon Campaign – Celebrate You”) 

  • International Choral Clinician, leading festival performances in Vienna, Budapest, and Prague

Broadway, Recording and Production

Maestro Romanski has also brought his expertise to Broadway and major national productions:

  • Conducted for Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème on Broadway 

  • Tour conductor for the U.S. touring production of Fosse

  • Contributed conducting and production work on Grammy-winning artist Jon Secada’s album Same Dream (with liner credit on three tracks) 

  • Produced and conducted tours for artists such as Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Mannheim Steamroller, Diana Ross, and Il Divo 

Collaborations with Legendary Artists

Maestro Romanski has performed on stage with a wide array of iconic entertainers, including Henry Mancini, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Hamlisch, Liberace, Doc Severinsen, James Taylor, Andy Williams, Joel Grey, Rosemary Clooney, and the Four Tops, among many others. 

Hear the Maestro in Action

Experience Maestro Romanski’s artistry live at one of North Port Symphony’s upcoming concerts.

Upcoming Performances:
Visit the events page for concert details and tickets:
➡️ North Port Symphony Tickets

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