Topeka Festival Singers

Dr. Brett Robison is the new artistic director of the Topeka Festival Singers. Brett has conducted choirs and orchestras of all ages and ability levels for the past twenty-five years. Before moving to Northeast Kansas, Brett served as the assistant professor of music and director of choirs at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI. As a public school music educator for almost ten years, he taught in Iowa, Minnesota, and Arizona. Brett continues to be in demand as a clinician and festival conductor for choirs and orchestras.

Brett is also the executive director of the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and has a passion for nonprofit leadership in the performing arts. Brett founded the music nonprofit organization, Scottsdale Musical Arts and served as the artistic and executive director. As a church musician, Brett has served congregations throughout the Midwest and Southwest. He currently serves as the director of the Trinity Choir at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission, KS.

Brett's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in music from Luther College, a Master of Music in conducting from the University of New Mexico, a Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in choral conducting from the University of Arizona. Brett lives in Overland Park, KS with his wife, Jennaya, three children; Elise, Grace, and Benjamin, and grandson, Lucas.