Alumni Success
Join the Conservatory Community
When you join the Conservatory, you become a part of our community — for life. Our students graduate from Biola prepared to achieve at the highest levels of the industry, and we are so proud of all our alumni have accomplished.
Conservatory graduates often continue their studies at top graduate schools such as the Eastman School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Peabody Conservatory and more. Other graduates go straight into the industry, enjoying success as recording artists, music educators, worship leaders and freelance musicians. Take a look below and learn about our incredible alumni network.
Commercial Music
David Maemone
Touring Musician, Recording Artist
Joshua Childress ('21)
Commercial Music (Saxophone), B.A.
Freelance Musician
Composition
Hannah Parrott (‘14)
Composition (Piano), B.M.
Composer, Orchestrator, Arranger
David Martina (‘09)
Composition (Piano), B.M.
Account Supervisor, Business Development at Campbell Ewald Advertising
Alex Lu
Composition and Performance (Piano), B.M.
Composer, Pianist, Educator
Melissa Miles (‘14)
Composition (Violin), B.M.
Composer
Judith Hill (‘05)
Composition (Keyboard and Voice), B.M.
Grammy Award Winning Performing Artist, Actress, Songwriter
Joel Balzun (‘13)
Composition (Voice), B.M.
Baritone, Composer, Educator
Jonah Gallagher (‘16)
Music Composition, B.M.
Musician
Michael Maffe (‘19)
Music Composition, B.M.
Student, USC Thornton School of Music
Lucas Floyd (‘11)
Composition (Oboe), B.M.
Composer
Music Education
Gina Lord (‘94)
Performance (Piano) and Music Education, B.M.
Professor
Len Montgomery (‘89)
Performance (Trumpet) and Music Education, B.M.
High School Music Educator
Savannah Faranal (‘13)
Music Education (Flute), B.M.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Music Performance
Christie George (‘14)
Music Performance, B.M.
Music Therapy
Hannah Gallagher (‘13)
Performance (Cello), B.M.
Music Therapist
Sophia Byerly (‘24)
Music Therapy, B.M.
Music Therapist
Daisy Perrigan ('24)
Music Therapy, B.M.
Music Therapist
Piano
Hosana Anjiki (‘06)
Music Performance (Piano), B.M.
Corinne Penner (‘15)
Music Performance (Piano), B.M.
Concert Pianist
Alex Lu
Composition and Performance (Piano), B.M.
Composer, Pianist, Educator
Louima Lilite Jr (‘99)
Performance (Voice and Piano), B.M.
Associate Professor of Music
Strings
Amanda Sansonetti (‘13)
Performance (Violin), B.M.
Spanish and Drama Teacher, The Cambridge School
Alexander Granger
Performance (Violin), B.M.
Performing Artist
Anna Cottrell (‘10)
Performance (Viola), B.M. and Nursing, B.S.
Nurse, Peace Corp Community Health Volunteer
Theatre
Bree Hobbs (‘18)
Theatre, B.A.
Manager Mission Escape Games, StageHand at Universal Studios, Production Assistant at Bang Zoom
June Kim (‘19)
Theatre, B.A.
Freelance Stage Manager
Voice
Katie Van Kooten Weeda (‘04)
Performance (Voice), B.M.
International Opera Singer, Soprano
Louima Lilite Jr (‘99)
Performance (Voice and Piano), B.M.
Associate Professor of Music
Jeffrey Seppala (‘04)
Performance (Voice and Piano), B.M.
Bass-Baritone
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion
Matthew Ordaz (‘14)
Performance (Drums and Percussion), B.M.
Performing and Recording Percussionist, Music Educator
Katherine Devine (‘09)
Music, B.A.
Travel and Event Coordinator, Forum Music Festivals & Forum Educational Travel
Len Montgomery (‘89)
Performance (Trumpet) and Music Education, B.M.
High School Music Educator
Lucas Floyd (‘11)
Composition (Oboe), B.M.
Composer
Savannah Faranal (‘13)
Music Education (Flute), B.M.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Worship Arts
Linzy Westman (‘11)
Music in Worship (Voice and Piano), B.S.
Worship Leader, Recording Artist, Songwriter
Brian Albright (‘12)
Music in Worship (Guitar), B.S.
Worship Leader, Songwriter
Tavia Grubbs (‘11)
Music in Worship, B.S.
Singer, Songwriter, Worship Leader