Roger came to the Ashland area in 2001 when he began
teaching voice at Randolph-Macon College.
In addition to his duties at WHAN, he is a versatile vocalist, composer,
arranger, leader, and teacher. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees
from the University of Miami in Studio
Music and Jazz Voice Performance.
Roger has taught voice and other music courses at the
college level at schools such as Miami-Dade Community College, The
University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, J Sargeant Reynolds
Community College, and Randolph-Macon College.
Roger’s professional experience has varied from 4
seasons as a chorister with Opera Colorado and the Greater Miami Opera
to performing on 3 floats in the King Orange Jamboree Parade in downtown
Miami. He has shared the stage with jazz greats Jon Hendricks, Mark
Murphy, Chris Vadala and Don Shelton. He has voice-over credits on nine
movies and numerous jingles. Roger has fronted many bands and combos and
has led musical groups of his own, including an original rock band, a
jazz group, an a cappella jazz quintet, and a jazz vocal/guitar duo. He
is currently a member of The
Uptown Vocal Jazz Quartet and Aftermath.
Before joining the Virginia
radio scene, Roger has worked at WVUM and WTMI in Miami, FL, and
WATA in Boone, NC. He currently lives in Ashland with his wife
Rachel, his dog Mo, and his cat Noah..
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