M. Dawn Allan has directed BRAVA! since 2004. She has an extensive background in professional performance, music education and choral directing in both the United States and Europe. Ms. Allan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Music Education from Columbia University. She was selected as an O’Neill Scholar by the U.S./ China Arts Exchange Program and worked in China as an artist, teacher and consultant. She also has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota School of Music, as well as at other Twin Cities universities.

David Frank has accompanied BRAVA! since 2004. A graduate of the Indiana University School of Music, Mr. Frank is a well-recognized musician in the Twin Cities area. He has toured in Europe and the United States with the Metropolitan Boys choir as an accompanist and director and was, for several years, Music Director of Gustino’s Opera Restaurant. When not performing with BRAVA! he serves as Director of Music for Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove, Minnesota.