Music Theory, Musicianship, Composition, Department Chair
Born and raised in Ohio, Brian Driscoll earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music composition from California Institute of the Arts (opens in new window) , and Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in organ performance from UCLA (opens in new window) . In the years following his graduation from CalArts, he built a thriving private piano teaching studio. Professor Driscoll began at Santa Monica College in 2008 and joined the faculty full-time in Fall 2014. Before his full-time appointment at SMC, he was the director of music at an Episcopal church where he led five choirs, curated a popular concert series, and directed a community chamber choir. Professor Driscoll served as the president of the board of directors of Elemental Music (opens in new window) , was a founder and board member of Red Door Vineyard, and served on the board of the Association of Anglican Musicians (opens in new window) .