Danny Allen

Graduate Student (1st Year)

Danny Allen (first-year graduate student) is a native of North Carolina and holds a B.A. in Piano Pedagogy (2017) from Campbell University where he studied piano under Dr. Richard McKee. He also earned experience as a conductor and trumpet player with the Sandhills Wind Symphony.

His current research interests include ludomusicology, music of Japan’s Kabuki Theater, music and Geisha, and Western classical music in East Asia.

In addition to his scholarly work, Danny teaches piano in Chapel Hill, working with Harmony Music Studios since 2021.