Rob Wiltbank is a music educator, adjudicator, percussionist, and arts leader with more than 35 years of experience in the marching arts. His work spans high school, collegiate, indoor percussion, NFL drumlines, drum corps, adjudication, composition, program development, and ensemble leadership.

Rob currently serves as Staff Coordinator for the Imperial Dynasty Arts Program, a WGI Percussion finalist ensemble, and as Director of Percussion for the Delaware Tech Performance Drumline. In these roles, he supports instructional staff, develops rehearsal and educational strategies, directs ensembles, arranges and composes percussion music, and helps performers grow in technique, musicianship, confidence, and ensemble cohesion.

He is also an adjudicator and percussion adjudication trainer with the National Judges Association. His certifications include indoor and outdoor percussion, indoor percussion music effect, outdoor general effect music, and indoor winds. He has adjudicated hundreds of performances and has trained and mentored developing judges through written coursework, trial recordings, feedback, and certification recommendations.

Rob serves on the Board of Directors of Jersey Surf, supporting the organization’s leadership and educational mission. He is also a member of the Vic Firth Education Team and the Zildjian Education Team, and is a trained Remo HealthRHYTHMS facilitator.

Across each of these roles, Rob’s work is centered on education, performer development, positive leadership, and creating meaningful musical experiences.