Brian Head

Brian Head is an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Practice at the USC Thornton School of Music, where he directs programs in Classical Guitar, Composition, and Undergraduate Music Theory. His career spans performance, composition, and education.

Awards:

• Outstanding Thornton School Graduate of 1991
• USC Gamma Sigma Alpha Professor of the Year (1999)

Head is a renowned ensemble guitarist, performing with groups like XTET and New World Symphony, and a composer with works published by Alfred Music and Guitar Solo Publications. His music has been performed internationally and recorded by major labels.