Eschewing career building in favor of following his interests, Richard Probert spent his years teaching both music and business, conducting choruses and orchestras, writing, consulting for non-profits, and single-handed blue water sailing. In addition to teaching singing, conducting and related subjects at both private colleges and public universities, he has served as department and division chair, oversaw two university arts centers, was CEO of an inner-city community arts school, and regularly performed as both a conductor and as a baritone recitalist.
Interested in the world of business, Richard worked in the area of finance and development for a regional Symphony orchestra, served on non-profit boards and recently retired as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises. He currently is the Music Director of the Sackets Harbor Vocal Arts Ensemble and Orchestra.
With over 50 years of sailing, mostly single-handed, Richard’s favored sailing grounds are coastal Maine, the Bay of Fundy, and the Canadian Maritime. He enjoys a subdued life in Sackets Harbor, New York with his wife Carmelita and their dog Aggie.