Dr. Rob Deemer is a composer, conductor, educator, author, and advocate. His work as an advocate for underrepresented composers led him to create the Institute for Composer Diversity and the Composer Diversity Database. Deemer is a Professor and Head of Composition at the State University of New York at Fredonia, the State Chair of the NYSSMA Composition/Improvisation Committee, and the Past Chair of the NAfME Council for Music Composition.

Encore over map of United States with intersecting lines connecting regions. Recommend a state presentation for a NAfME professional learning webinar
New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Teaching artist certificate program. Field work, practical experience, networking opportunities. June 29-July 24
January 2026 cover of Teaching Music. Read the all new Teaching Music magazine.