Allison Staker started taking piano lessons at the age of 7 and has never really stopped studying music since then! She has been composing and arranging music since the age of 9, and became the organist for her church when she was 13. She has accompanied various choirs, instrumentalists, and vocalists and has taught piano lessons for the last 20 years. She has also studied classical voice for 10 years - most recently with Shirley Webb, and was a finalist in the MTAC adult competition in 2001. Allison graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Chemistry from Brigham Young University in 1995. She is a past member of the board of directors for the Santa Clara Chorale and is a singing member of the Chorale. She is also the choir director for her church, and teaches piano lessons.
				Curt Walton recently founded FreeHand Systems in March of 2001 creating the MusicPad Pro, the first electronic sheet music tablet / management system that solves the age-old problem of page turning during musical performance or rehearsals. He comes from a long line of musicians and loves the chance to be involved with any form of music. He serves on the Board of Directors for the company. He currently owns Walton Memorials, a manufacturer and distributor of granite and bronze headstones. He also co-founded Walton Art Glass in 1974 with his brother Mark. During the past 30 years, they have produced over 5,000 commissions throughout the world. In 1983, he successfully founded the American Art Glass Quarterly, a magazine specializing in every facet of art glass throughout the world. He is also an avid glass-blower. Mr. Walton served on the Arts Commission for the town of Los Gatos between 1991 and 1994, managing "Music in the Plaza." He is the past president and board member of the Santa Clara Chorale, and is an active member of this performing group.