About Me

Robert  Speece is an emerging tenor and passionate music educator whose artistry and academic commitment have earned him recognition in both vocal performance and choral leadership. A native of West Lawn, Pennsylvania, Rob is pursuing his Bachelor of Music in Music Education at Susquehanna University, where he is deeply involved in a wide range of performance and leadership opportunities. His dedication to vocal excellence has been recognized through consecutive wins at the N.A.T.S Allegheny Mountain Chapter competitions and multiple prestigious scholarships, including RCS Collegiate Vocalist, RMF Sondheim, Peter Ilagen, and Kathryn Schiffner Memorial Scholarships.

On stage, Rob brings characters to life with both vocal and dramatic nuance. He has portrayed operatic roles such as Theseus in The Liberation of Theseus, and False Harlequin in The False Harlequin. His musical theater pursuits include John Brooke in Little Women, Enjolras in Les Miserables, and the spirited Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls. His theatrical and vocal versatility is further evidenced in concert settings, where he performs with ensembles like the Susquehanna University Choir, Chamber Singers, and the Susquehanna Valley Chorale. His range and expressiveness span genres, from sacred choral literature to contemporary musical theatre.

Rob's commitment to community music-making is evident in his professional engagements with churches and choral organizations across Pennsylvania. As a scholarship singer and section leader, he contributes both musically and pedagogically, guiding peers and younger musicians through diction classes, theater workshops, and ensemble leadership roles. His role as a counselor at the Susquehanna Choir Summer Institute highlights his dedication to advancing music education in the next generation of vocalists.

A lifelong learner, Rob continues to hone his craft under the mentorship of vocal instructors Dr. David Steinau and Christopher Hoster, while also developing his piano technique with Millie Eben. With a vision rooted in artistry, education, and service, Robert Speece is cultivating a career that blends performance with purpose.