“Be a storyteller of sound. ”
— Arnold Jacobs
 
 

Dr. Allen Parrish is from Panama City, Florida and is the Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at The University of Louisiana Monroe. Previously, he was Instructor of Low Brass at Jones College. He holds a B.M. in Music Education from Troy University, a M. Mus. in Tuba Performance from Pittsburg State University, and a D.M.A. in Tuba Performance and Pedagogy from The University of Southern Mississippi.


Dr. Parrish serves as the Director of the “Sound of Today” marching band at ULM where he also conducts the Symphonic Band. In addition to his duties directing ensembles, Parrish also teaches private tuba and several courses within the School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Parrish’s educational philosophy is centered around the student experience. Students should enjoy their collegiate music experience. Involvement with a music program also provides excellent opportunities for students to develop discipline, people-skills, and leadership.

In addition to his expertise in band leadership, Dr. Parrish is an active performer, having recently performed as a soloist and with ensembles such as the ULM faculty brass quintet (The Lagniappe Brass), the Louisiana Philharmonic Brass Quintet, the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, and the Mid-America Tuba Quartet.