Deborah Ann Capece
Vocalist, Songwriter, Pianist

With the release of 2 new records, Deborah Capece deepens the scope of her musical journey.

Ms. Capece currently teaches voice and piano in southeastern Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Kutztown University’s Music Program, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance.

As a singer, Ms. Capece has a special love for musical show tunes and the standards. As a pianist, she enjoys the same, as well as, jazz arrangements and classical music, especially from the romantic period.
Voice

Deborah Capece began “seriously” singing at the age of thirteen when she was awarded a vocal scholarship by Mr. Roy Wild, a graduate of the prestigious Vocal Arts Academy of Philadelphia, and an accomplished baritone.

Ms. Capece has studied with various teachers since receiving her scholarship including Warren Oatie of the Wyomissing Institute, Cathy Goldenbaum Clark of the Philadelphia Opera Company, Dr. Dennis Williams, tenor and graduate of Indiana University’s music program, and more recently, Carol Bayard, a principal soloist with New York City Opera, who has sung leading roles along side of singers like Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Beverly Sills and Sherill Milnes, to name a few.
Piano

Ms. Capece’s piano studies began at age ten. Her teachers have included graduates of Temple University’s Music program and Julliard.
Composition

Ms. Capece began composing fifteen years ago and was mentored during her college studies by Dr. Samuel Bellardo who is an accomplished concert pianist and distinguished composer of opera and oratorio.

Ms. Capece has written close to two hundred compositions for piano and voice, instrumental ensembles, hymns, praise songs and one sonata for piano and violin. Ms. Capece has written the musical score for two Christmas musicals and has published choral music.
Performance

Ms. Capece performs throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. She has soloed with the Valley Forge Pops and Ambler Symphony, The Bill Edgar Jazz Ensemble and The Bobby Vito Jazz Express, in venues such as the Cricket Club of Philadelphia, Upper Gwynedd’s Summer Concerts in the Park, and The Skippack Roadhouse, to name a few.

She has performed the music from her 1998 recording Be Still and Know in a multitude of environments including churches, outdoor events, festivals and fundraisers.

She lives in Upper Montgomery County with her husband Dominic and their delightful cat, Scruffino. She has two grown children, Gina and Dominic III, and is the grandmother of two little boys, Simon and Ethan.