Nicholas Robbins is a second-year master’s student in saxophone performance and music theory. He is originally from Jenkins, Kentucky, and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in saxophone performance from Morehead State University (Morehead, KY). 

During his time at Morehead State, Robbins was very active in the community. He served as treasurer and as president for the Morehead State Saxophone Club. He also served as secretary and president for Phi Mu Alpha, Theta Pi. Nic was involved in many ensembles at Morehead State and in ensembles throughout Kentucky, such as Morehead State’s Jazz Ensemble, Morehead State’s Symphonic Winds, the Mountain Arts Center Wind Orchestra, and others.

 At Morehead State, Robbins found his love for research while under the mentorship of Dr. Michele Paise. He researched a project he titled “Helping Band Students Succeed: Autism and the Music Classroom.” Robbins was granted the opportunity to present his research at “Posters at the Capitol” in Frankfort, Kentucky. His current research interests are in popular music, EDM, and video game music. He is excited to pursue his research interests at The Ohio State University.

Nicholas Robbins is excited to continue his studies at The Ohio State University under Prof. Michael Rene Torres and with the music theory faculty. His goals for his master’s degree are to continue to hone and improve his skills on the saxophone, find new ways to research and analyze music, and to become a better instructor.