Bob Lark is currently the Coordinator of Jazz Studies at DePaul University in Chicago, IL, where, among his many other jazz pedagogical duties, he also serves as director of the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble. Bob holds degrees from Ohio State University and the University of North Texas, where he received his DMA. Since his 10 year tenure in Chicago, he has maintained an active career as a performer as well as achieving an award-winning status as a jazz educator.