Bob Kechley grew up in Seattle and attended Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington, where he studied harpsichord performance with Silvia Kind and composition with Kenneth Benshoof, Robert Suderberg, William O. Smith, and others. A member of the Seattle Chamber Singers (now Orchestra Seattle and Seattle Chamber Singers) from the founding day of the ensemble, he not only sang in the chorus, but played oboe and keyboard, and wrote music for the group. George Shangrow was his close friend and musical adventure pal from the age of 13 until George's death in 2010. Bob was the music director of East Shore Unitarian Church for 20 years. Bob's big brother is composer David Kechley, contact him here: pinevalleypress.com. Bob's father was composer Gerald Kechley, he passed away in 2021. Bob's son is actor/voice actor Murren Kennedy, contact at murrenkennedy.com.