Brian Allison received his undergraduate training at California State University, Sacramento. While a student there he won the Modesto (CA) Symphony Orchestra Young Artists competition, performing the Liszt first piano concerto with the symphony on it's regular series. He completed a Masters of Music in piano performance with highest distinction at Indiana University, studying under Jorge Bolet and Enrica Cavallo-Gulli. His Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance with a harpsichord minor was completed at the University of North Texas. Brian began his studies with Sheila Paige at the Taubman Institute in 1999. Head of the piano
department at Collin College in Plano, Dr. Allison performs regularly as pianist with the Dallas Wind Symphony, is a frequent adjudicator in the DFW area, and maintains a private studio in his home.