Brian Holmes is both a violinist and a music educator. He has had many opportunities to perform as a violinist. In 1999, Brian won the Independence Symphony’s Young Artist competition and soloed with the Independence Symphony. He served as concertmaster of the Kansas City Youth Symphony and later had the opportunity to perform in the National Festival Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. In 2001 and 2003 Brian won the Liberty Symphony’s Young Artist competition and soloed with the symphony on both occasions. He also has soloed on different occasions with the William Jewell Chamber Orchestra. Brian graduated from William Jewell College in 2005 with degrees in Violin Performance and Music Education. Brian spent three years as orchestra director at Truman High School and frequently directs the Mount Zion String Orchestra. Through the years, Brian has taught private violin and viola lessons. Brian enjoys writing music and specializes in writing for string ensembles.