Biography:

Dana Ballard is an adjunct instructor at Lynchburg, teaching in the Music Department and the Theatre Department. A graduate of Northwestern University, she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance.  She is also a member of the accompanying staff and plays for students, faculty, and classes. Ms. Ballard performs regularly in recitals with  Dr. Chris Magee.  She is currently working on her Master of Arts in Choral Conducting at Lynchburg and serves as the choir director and pianist at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She lives in Forest, VA with her husband, Dr. Kenneth Ballard.

Education

• MA, Music/Choral Conducting — University of Lynchburg
• BM, Piano Performance — Northwestern University

Courses Taught

• THEA 394 A. Musical Theatre Ensemble
• THEA 275. Musical Theatre Technique

Areas of Expertise

• Musical Theatre vocal coaching
• Music Direction