Member Name:

Robert Hobday

Year Joined Community Band:

Charter Member,  first “director”

Spouse / Sig Other, Children:

Bonnie, daughters Susan and Kelli and their families

Work / Profession (if retired, former):

Managing Director Energetix, Inc. 

Personal Pursuits:

(such as: sports/recreation, volunteer work, hobbies, crafts, family activities, special accomplishments)

Hobbies:  grandkids, music, furniture making, amateur radio, horses

Volunteer activities:  Deacon West Bloomfield Congregational Church, Past President and Board Member of Upstate Guide Dog Association, Antique Wireless Association, Past President and Board Member of the Rochester Amateur Radio Association

Very Special:  my family

Music Background:

(such as: your start, experience, education, mentor, inspiration, interesting or humorous personal story, accomplishments)

I began playing the baritone in the 4^th grade.  In high school, I took up tuba and string bass and played all three instruments in a variety of large bands and orchestras and in smaller ensembles through college.  After college, I took 10 years off until I bought a trombone and began playing in the RGE Big Band (dance band).  I joined the Pittsford Fire Department band in 1975 and played sousaphone and baritone for 18 years (and occasionally since) with Pittsford. 

I joined the HFCCB on day one playing the baritone and sort of “directed” the band (which means I started us off on a piece and hoped for the best).  Finally, a real musician and leader (Lindsey) offered to direct (yea!!).  At that point, I began to play tuba.

Other Bands Play(ed) With:

Black Diamond Express Dixieland Band; RGE Big Band;  Pittsford Fire Department Band

What you most enjoy, or find especially fulfilling, about being a part of Community Band:

I enjoy the people, their dedication to music and the enjoyment I see in the faces of our audiences.

Of the music we play, is there a type or piece that is your favorite:

The big orchestral pieces such as the 1812.  I also enjoy the Christmas music.