Dr. Robert Peavler

Baritone Robert Peavler joined the faculty of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2005 as Assistant Professor of Voice. Dr. Peavler received his undergraduate degree in Choral Music Education from Central Michigan University and both a Masters of Music and Doctor of Music in Vocal Performance from Florida State University. An active performer, Dr. Peavler's recent performances include recitals for St. Vincent's College, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, Wisconsin Public Radio, California State University-Stanislaus, Ball State University, Chicago State University, and San Francisco State University. Dr. Peavler is also a founding member of the CentraLine Trio.He has sung the title roles in Gianni Schicchi and Le nozze di Figaro as well as the baritone solos in the Messiah, Brahms Requiem, Fauré Requiem, Mozart Coronation Mass, and Poulenc's La bal Masqué.

An active member of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Dr. Peavler was one of twelve teachers selected to participate in the 1998 NATS Foundation Summer Intern Program and has served on a national committee to review the various publications of NATS. In 2002 he presented Practice Makes Perfect.....or Does It?" for the Wisconsin NATS membership and was a winner of the Wisconsin NATSAA Competition. Prior to coming to IUP, Dr. Peavler taught voice at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Columbus State University and has served as the director of the middle and high school choirs at the UWSP Summer Music Camps and as vocal instructor at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp.