RECENT AND UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS
2025–2027 | The Lord of the Rings Symphony Tour (UPCOMING)
Conductor
Locations TBD
Boardman is developing a multi-year tour of The Lord of the Rings Symphony, uniting orchestras, choirs, and vocalists across the country in this sweeping musical epic.
February 18–22, 2026 | Midori Residency & Concert
Program Curator and Conductor
Sauder Concert Hall – Goshen College
As curator and conductor, Boardman joins legendary violinist Midori in a powerful program ranging from Bach to Brahms, including works by Bernstein, Bermel, and John Williams.
2024–2025 Season | Brahms Requiem, Philadelphia Orchestra | Conductor: Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Baritone
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor
Boardman appears as baritone soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin in Brahms' profound Ein deutsches Requiem.
December 1–8, 2025 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Live to Projection
Assistant Conductor
Kimmel Center, Philadelphia
In collaboration with Ludwig Wicki and the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boardman assists in this immersive film concert event featuring live orchestral accompaniment and soprano Kaitlyn Lusk.
November 9, 2025 | SBYSO Fall Masterworks
Conductor
Howard Performing Arts Center – Andrews University
This special concert features the return of SBYSO alumnus Austin Huntington, now principal cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, performing Dvořák’s Cello Concerto in B minor. His homecoming as soloist marks a proud moment for the orchestra.
September 26, 2025 | Verdi Requiem, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Baritone
Hill Auditorium – Ann Arbor, MI
Boardman joins a powerhouse ensemble for Verdi’s towering Requiem, bringing drama and spiritual depth to this monumental choral work.
June 20, 2025 | The Music of Queen, Featuring Windborne Music & MiG Ayesa
A thrilling symphonic rock spectacle featuring Queen’s biggest hits, this outstanding orchestral performance electrified the stage with epic arrangements and passionate vocals.
Conductor
Saint Mary's College
May 4, 2025 | SBYSO Spring Concert: “May the Fourth Be With You”
Conductor
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Notre Dame
This joyful concert blended classical works with Star Wars favorites, featuring soloists on Vivaldi, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Grieg. Highlights from the saga included the Main Title, The Imperial March, Duel of the Fates, The Throne Room, Princess Leia’s Theme, Yoda’s Theme, Across the Stars, Battle of the Heroes, and The Force Theme.
March 13, 2025 | SBYSO Concert: The Lord of the Rings Symphony
Conductor
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Notre Dame
Boardman led a grand symphonic journey through Middle-earth, with Kaitlyn Lusk and multiple choirs bringing Howard Shore’s iconic film music to life.
January 17, 2025 | IMEA Keynote Performance
Conductor
Fort Wayne, IN
As part of an ongoing artistic commitment to Ukraine, Robert Boardman conducted the Indiana premiere of Iryna Aleksiychuk’s Go Where the Wind Takes You, a work commissioned by Marin Alsop through the Taki-Alsop Foundation. This powerful program—featuring Schubert, Copland, Elgar, and Bizet—reflected Boardman’s ongoing commitment to amplifying Ukrainian voices through music and international solidarity.
December 7–8, 2024 | Handel’s Messiah
Baritone
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra
A timeless holiday tradition, Boardman performed as baritone soloist in Messiah, bringing warmth and drama to Handel’s beloved masterwork.
November 10, 2024 | Concerto Competition Judge
Competition Judge
Valparaiso University
Boardman returned for his fourth consecutive year as a judge for Valparaiso University’s prestigious Concerto Competition, supporting the next generation of musical talent.
November 10, 2024 | SBYSO Fall Concert
Conductor
Howard Performing Arts Center – Andrews University
Featuring John Miller on piano, this concert offered Michigan premieres and emotionally rich works from Prokofiev to Bizet, including Schubert’s Unfinished and Elgar’s Nimrod.
September 26–27, 2024 | Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
Baritone
Toledo Symphony Orchestra
Boardman joins the Toledo Symphony as baritone soloist for Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony in the inspiring Peristyle concert space.
April 12, 2024 | Interlochen Residency
Guest Conductor
Corson Auditorium – Interlochen, MI
Boardman conducted the world premiere of Mary D. Watkins’ The People’s Awakening and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade in a bold, imaginative evening of storytelling through sound.
March 2024 | SBYSO Spring Concert “We Come in Peace”
Conductor
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center – Notre Dame
This space-themed performance transported audiences through cinematic soundscapes, including Also Sprach Zarathustra, Star Trek, Interstellar, HALO, and Duel of the Fates.
November 12, 2023 | SBYSO Fall Concert
Conductor
Howard Performing Arts Center – Andrews University
A powerful program featuring Mozart, Bruch, and Beethoven, highlighted by the concert premiere of A Hero’s Call by Osano and soloists Ruthie Tan and Reah Frydrych.
October 13, 2023 | Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra
Guest Conductor
Corson Auditorium – Interlochen, MI
Robert Boardman led the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra in a dynamic program featuring Foote’s Air and Gavotte, Williams’ Olympic Fanfare, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, showcasing young musicians in a thrilling celebration of symphonic color.
January 17, 2025 | Go Where The Wind Takes You
Conductor
Fort Wayne, IN
As part of an ongoing artistic commitment to Ukraine, Robert Boardman conducted the Indiana premiere of Iryna Aleksiychuk’s Go Where the Wind Takes You, a work commissioned by Marin Alsop through the Taki-Alsop Foundation. This powerful program—featuring Schubert, Copland, Elgar, and Bizet—reflected Boardman’s ongoing commitment to amplifying Ukrainian voices through music and international solidarity.