BHS Inducts Newest Graduate of Distinction

On February 21, Bloomsburg High School inducted Class of 1973 alumni Rob Schwimmer into its Graduates of Distinction program.  Pictured above is Mr. Schwimmer, left, and BHS student Forrest Petters during a question-and-answer session with the student body.

Below is a listing of some highlights from Mr. Schwimmer's career:

Name: Rob Schwimmer
Field of Work: Pianist, Composer, Thereminist, Haken Continuum player, Ondioline player, Teacher
Year of Graduation: 1973
Education: Bloomsburg High School and then out into the wide/cruel world of real music work
Career Highlights: Global Tours & Collaborations: Performed worldwide with Simon & Garfunkel at venues like Carnegie Hall and the Colosseum. Played with Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, and the Boston Pops. Award-Winning Work: Contributed to Oscar- and Grammy-winning albums, including 12 Little Spells by Esperanza Spalding. Acclaimed Performances: Known for Rhapsody in Blue with orchestra, solo concerts, and adding theremin to Vertigo with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s.
Induction Year: 2025