| first met Rob as a
student when | first
played for the Singers’
Showecase. It was the dress
rehearsal, the night before
the concert. We had the
concert planned and |

was the pianist. Suddenly,
Rob Rose shows up with

his very distinguished way
with his cowboy hat. A man
of few words, but very
precise on what needed
to be changed in order to
reach excellence. In
another words, a true
producer. As a person,
Rob is like a father to me.
He was always there for
me. One of my favorite
attributes of Rob is the way
he cares for his family. His
love towards them does
impact the way he does his
job here at Berklee.

Rob, thanks for loving
me from day one, for
putting on the spotlight in



all the shows you had me
as pianist at BPC. Thanks
for trusting me when
others wouldn't. Thanks
for supporting me behind
doors and for seeing in
me what | could not see.
Thanks for the example
you are as a husband,
father, and just as a human
being. | so appreciate you.
As a songwriter wrote, |
will always love you. If |
may add, | will always
appreciate you for your
love for God and us, the
human beings before
you. | will miss you...
Jetro Da Silva