Curran Robert Bramhall is pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of South Carolina. Curran recently earned a BM in Music Education at USC, where he was an active member of the choral ensembles. While at USC, Curran also received his Performance Certificate in voice. He also participated in a musical theater production, “Rocky Mountain High,” playing the role of Bork. He completed student teaching at both Deerfield Elementary and Gilbert High School, and he conducted the students in their final concerts. During his time as an undergraduate, Curran was the Assistant Music Director at St. Peter’s Basilica. He is also a Tenor Choral Scholar at St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a soloist in their performance of Handel’s ”Messiah.” Curran acted as Assistant Musical Director for a production of “The Wizard of Oz”  at Village Square Theater. He also performed in the musical variety show entitled “Showtune” by Jerry Herman with the Broad River Arts Center. Curran is thrilled to be a member of the cohort and cannot wait to start this new chapter in the Choral Conducting Master's Program.

 Worth M. Lewallen IV

Worth M. Lewallen IV is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of South Carolina. He previously earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Violin Performance Certificate, a Master of Music in Violin Pedagogy, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration, all from the University of South Carolina. Additionally, he holds a degree in Irish Cultural Heritage from the National University of Ireland Maynooth.After earning his first Master of Music, Worth spent multiple years teaching choir and orchestra at R.H. Fulmer Middle School in West Columbia, South Carolina. During his tenure, he revitalized the choral program and increased the size of the orchestra program fourfold. He also served as the Chair of the Related Arts Department. Worth is also the Director of Music Ministries at Trinity UMC in Sumter, SC, where he oversees the Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, Handbell Choir, and String Orchestra. Under his direction, this year marks their 10th performance at the Piccolo Spoleto Music Festival in Charleston, SC. The Chancel Choir has also had the honor of performing at the Washington National Cathedral and various other churches across the country.

Noah Mofield

Noah Mofield is pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of South Carolina.  Noah recently earned a BM in Music Education at Furman University, where he was an active member of the choral ensembles, including serving as Secretary of the Furman Singers during his junior year and as the Student Conductor of the Furman Singers during his senior year.  While at Furman, Noah also served as a Herring Choral Scholar and the Herring Choral Music Intern at First Baptist Church Greenville, which involved singing with and conducting the Sanctuary Choir.  Noah served as the Secretary of the National Association for Music Education chapter at Furman and was an active participant in the organization.  Noah also participated in several musicals and operettas while at Furman, including playing the role of Jack in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods" and playing the role of a pirate in Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance."  During his senior year, Noah was the student teacher at Mauldin Middle School under the direction of Mrs. Vanessa Rhodes, where he worked with the 6-8 choirs and music and theatre classes.  Noah also assisted in conducting the Mauldin Mustang Choir for their performance at Festival Disney, where the group received a Superior rating.  Noah is excited to grow as a conductor while at UofSC and is looking forward to joining the cohort in the Fall.

Brian Niu

Brian Niu is a husband and proud father of three children. He received a Bachelor of Choral Music Education and Master’s of Music Education from Florida State University. He was the choir director at Boyd H. Anderson High School in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida for six years. His heart has been for serving inner city and underprivileged students. 

Allison Yablonski

Allison Yablonski is pursuing a Master of Music in Choral Conducting and Master of Arts in Teaching in Choral Music Education at the University of South Carolina. She also taught courses in Music Appreciation and Aural Skills, and previously served as graduate assistant for Garnet Chorale, the university's non-auditioned treble ensemble. Allison earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she served as Assistant Conductor for several university ensembles. She sang multiple roles with VCU Opera and was a member of the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Allison also served as President of the VCU student chapter of American Choral Directors’ Association, where she developed a diversity initiative for students and faculty. At USC, Allison has served as Secretary and Treasurer of the student chapter of ACDA. Following her passion of making music accessible to audiences of all ages, Allison previously held an internship position with Wintergreen Music, which included managing the multigenerational volunteer “Sing with Us!” chorus and supporting the pilot year of the LEAD Cooperative, the festival’s education initiative. Currently, Allison serves as Soprano Choral Scholar at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Allison is an active soloist, choral singer, and conductor in both Virginia and South Carolina.