Choral Director, Raconteur & Professional Ally. Brian is a veteran music educator in the greater Atlanta area with experience in both public and private schools at the Middle and High School levels including founding and directing the NACC-performing group, Vocally Charged. Brian earned his Masters Degree in Music Education from Georgia State University with the thesis topic "LGBTQ Inclusion in the PreK-12 Music Classroom." His work as sponsor of the Northview HS Gay-Straight Alliance and as a performer with the Atlanta Freedom Band inspired his research and subsequent presentations and publication submissions.