Robert Cruz, currently working on a master’s degree in collaborative piano at Boston University, has pursued a broad training in organ, piano, harpsichord, conducting, and musicology.  Robert has appeared frequently as an accompanist in both voice and instrumental recitals and also as an orchestral keyboardist in both symphonic and operatic performances.  As a conductor, Robert has led performances of a wide range of repertoire including J. S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerti, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and Stanley Wilson’s musical The Boy Friend as well as assisting in the preparation of a performance of J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion featuring Christopher Cock in the role of the Evangelist.  Initially an organist by training, Robert has served as  music director for parishes in Illinois and Indiana.