Scholarship
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Dr. Robinson's scholarly and pedagogical work centers on choral artistry, music teacher preparation, and the intersection of sacred and cultural traditions in choral literature. As an Assistant Professor of Music at Prairie View A&M University, his research and teaching are grounded in a commitment to musical excellence and student-centered artistry.
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Dr. Robinson approaches music education as both a technical and humanistic discipline — one that develops musicianship while cultivating discipline, expression, and cultural literacy. His teaching draws on experience across K-12 and higher education settings, from choral classrooms to graduate-level instruction.
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Research Interests
Choral pedagogy and conducting practice
Music teacher preparation and certification
Sacred and cultural traditions in choral repertoire
Educational leadership in music programs
Self-Efficacy and Empowerment
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2025—American Choral Directors Association National Conference, Dallas, Texas,” American Roots: Pedagogical Approaches and Performance Practices of Negro Spirituals” (co-presented with Melody Gamblin-Bullock and Dr. Jammieca D. Mott).
2025—American Choral Directors Association National Conference, Dallas, Texas, “Exploring the Negro Spirituals arrangements and Anthems of Lela Anderson” (co-presented with Lela Anderson and the Prairie View A&M University Concert Chorale)
2024—Mississippi Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference, Hattiesburg, MS, “Let Me Be Myself: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Choral Classroom.”
2023—Louisiana American Choral Directors Association State Conference, New Orleans, LA, “I Wish They Would’ve Told Me!” (co-presented with Dr. Cordara Harper).
2023—Louisiana American Choral Directors Association State Conference, New Orleans, LA, “Building your choral program from scratch: An introduction to Effectual decision-making.”
2023—Mississippi Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference, Hattiesburg, MS, High School SATB reading session, Canorous Music Publishing.
2023—Mississippi Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference, Hattiesburg, MS, “Best practice for teaching music of the Black Diaspora” (co-presented with Cordara Harper)
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2026—Clinician, Bass Performance Hall All-State Choir Camp, in conjunction with Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth, Texas
2026—Adjudicator, Frisco ISD Pre-UIL Concert Evaluation (Middle School), Frisco, Texas
2026—Adjudicator and Clinician, Houston ISD Pre-UIL Concert Evaluation (Middle School), Houston, Texas
2026—Adjudicator and Clinician, Houston ISD Pre-UIL Concert Evaluation (Middle School), Houston, Texas
2025—Choral Clinician, Texas Music Educators Association, Region 24 High School Honor Choir, Mckinney, Texas
2025—Adjudicator, West Tennessee Vocal Music Educators Association, Choral Performance Assessment, Germantown, Tennessee
2025—Section Leader, All-State Fall Intensive, Alief Hastings High School, Houston, TX
2024—Section Leader, All-State Summer Intensive, Dallas College-Brookhaven, Dallas, TX
2024—Adjudicator, Blinn College Choir Festival, Blinn College, Brenham, TX
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Dr. Robinson's original compositions and edited choral works — including Let It Shine, I Thank Thee, When I Rise Up, and Lift Up Your Heads — represent an ongoing body of creative scholarship exploring sacred tradition, cultural narrative, and accessible choral writing. Full catalog available on the Publications page.
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Ph.D., Music Education — University of Memphis
Ed.S., Educational Leadership — William Carey University
M.M., Choral Conducting — University of Southern Mississippi
B.M., Choral & Instrumental Music Education — University of Southern Mississippi