Background
Conatser, Brian Keith was born on August 11, 1958 in Trumann, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Russell and JoAnn Conatser.
Conatser, Brian Keith was born on August 11, 1958 in Trumann, Arkansas, United States. Son of James Russell and JoAnn Conatser.
Bachelor of Music in Piano performance, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1980. Master of Music in Piano performance, University of Missouri, 1983. DMA in Accompanying and Chamber Music, ABD, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1997.
Accompanist University of Center Arkansas, Conway, 1989—1993. Music director Hispanic-American Lyric Theater, Miami, 1993—1999. Accompanist Linfield College Opera Workshop, McMinnville, Oregon.
Repetiteur Treasure Coast Opera Society, Fort Pierce, Florida, 1997—1999. Music instructor New World School of the Arts, Miami, 1999—2001. Accompanist Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 2001.
Freelance musician Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, 1985—1989. Adjudicator Oregon Music Educators Association, Salem, since 2001. Faculty member National Guild of Piano Teachers, Texas, 1980.
Accompanist Opera in the Ozarks, Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, 2004.
Special election judge Democratic Party, Trumann, Arkansas, 1986—1987. Organist Riverside United Methodist Church, Miami, 1993—1998. Membership secretary Opera Theater Corvallis, 2002—2003.
Member of Phi Mu Alpha (life. Pres.Omicron Omega chapter 1979-1980, Kansas City Alumni Chapter scholarship 1983).
Married Lisa Renee Lindsey, August 22, 1968.