Dr. Rob Hovermale

Dr. Rob Hovermale is the principal of Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, Dr. Hovermale received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music Education from Towson University in Baltimore.  He received his Administration and Supervision certificate from Frostburg University and he completed his doctoral studies through the University of Maryland in educational leadership. 

Previously he served as the Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts for Washington County Public Schools between 2002 and 2013. Prior to that he taught in Baltimore and Hagerstown for 14 years.  He has adjudicated and guest conducted around the state.  

As an undergrad, Rob studied composition under contemporary composer Theldon Myers. He composed the original music for the Authentic Community Theater’s original summer productions; composed music for Antietam Recreation’s original production “Cowboy Christmas” and composed the original music for the Authentic Community Theater production “Know Love Know Power” at the Maryland Theater in Hagerstown.Most recently he has written for local organizations and has had his music performed by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Elizabeth Schulz.  

In addition to composing and arranging music, Dr. Hovermale, a keyboard and percussion specialist, continues to perform with the band Staff Infection and is a strong advocate for music and art in the schools.