Alison Gaines holds degrees in classical bass performance and in orchestral conducting.  Her conducting experience includes work with youth symphonies, colleges, universities and various professional groups. Her current position is Music Director of the Kearney Symphony and Assistant Professor of Orchestra and Bass for the University of Nebraska. She is also an avid chamber performer and has been a featured soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, Tulsa Philharmonic, Breckenridge, CO Festival, and Rockford, IL Symphony.