Bob McDonald, “Professor Harold Hill”

SGM (Ret) Bob McDonald, Baritone, served as Group Leader and a member of the U.S. Army Chorus for over 26 years, retiring in 2020. In this capacity he performed regularly at the White House, and for visiting dignitaries from across the globe. He also served as Lead Announcer for group, emceeing key U.S Army events for the Military District of Washington, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, and the National Park Service among others. 

Bob is a regular fixture of the DC musical theatre and cabaret scene, and he has performed at such venues as The Kennedy Center, Metro Stage, Folger Theatre, AMP by Strathmore, Wolf Trap, and Signature Theatre, among others. Bob has also performed regionally in many opera roles, with several symphony orchestras, and with his popular Sinatra tribute show. Bob is a familiar face to Washington Capitals fans, currently in his 33rd season of singing the hockey team's National Anthem. He has also sung the National Anthem for many other professional sports events in the DC area and across the country, including the Super Bowl, and soloist for Game 5 of the 2019 World Series. Bob received his B.A. in Vocal Performance and his M.A. in Opera Directing from Oberlin Conservatory of Music.