Robert West started his musical career as a chorus member with The San Francisco Boys Chorus at the age of nine. Despite being the country’s only boy’s opera repertory chorus at the time, the productions were a huge success. Rob not only had the chance to perform with the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony Chorus, and the San Francisco Ballet Company numerous times. Rob attended the University of the Pacific where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. Rob also studied at the Boston Conservatory and he received a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of New Mexico. He was on the fast track to becoming an opera singer and was in line to audition for an internship with the Santa Fe Opera company. However, the closer he got to this goal, the more he realized how much he loved working with children. He has been a choral conductor in the public education program for the past 21 years. He has continued to perform with regional companies such as The Gilbert and Sullivan Society in Seattle, Washington. Rob’s students have received Command Performance invitations at the All-State level and have participated in Honor Choir and All-State Choir performances. His choir is incredibly diverse in regards to socio-economic status, racial components, and gender. In his choir, athletes and cheerleaders associate with future teachers and scientists equally.