For "Robbie" (as he's known in the band), the National Capital Band has been a family affair. His mother and his sister both played in the band, and his wife was a member of the National Capital Timbrels for two seasons, including the 1991 tour of Scandinavia. His father, Robert C. Schramm, retired as the Deputy Bandmaster of the NCB in 1998, after 37 seasons. Robbie has two daughters, Elizabeth and Rebekah, both of whom are currently members of the NCB.

He joined the baritone section of the NCB in 1976, took a leave of absence after the 1991 tour, and rejoined the band in 1998. During his time in the band, he has served as the Quartermaster, Acting Band Secretary, and currently as the Webmaster of this website. From 1974 through 2005, he was a member of the Prince George's Corps Band, the last six years of that time as Bandmaster, and is currently a member of the Arlington Citadel Band. He has been an instructor at divisional music camps, the NCV Music Conservatory and Junior Conservatory and with the Divisional Youth Band at various times over the years.

Professionally, Robbie is a senior software developer for a large health care company headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland. He is also the proprietor of The Brass Crest (www.brasscrest.com), a web site featuring news and information about brass bands and music, focusing on the Salvation Army brass band tradition.