A conductor of remarkable versatility and vision, American Prize winner Allan Laiño is a leader dedicated to reshaping the landscape of American choral artistry. As a second-generation Filipino-American with wide-ranging musical influences, he believes in creating environments where all voices can flourish, from the nation’s most prominent stages to its most intimate communities.

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Laiño’s work is sought after by the world’s leading performing arts institutions. He has prepared choral ensembles for the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop, the LA Philharmonic under Gustavo Dudamel, and for pops conductors Jack Everly and Steven Reineke. His ensembles have been featured in the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, on tour with Josh Groban, and in numerous televised broadcasts, including the Kennedy Center Honors (CBS), CNN’s Live from the Capitol, and EWTN’s Annual Christmas Concert, which reached over 140 countries. His conducting has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and Opera House, and Lincoln Center.

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As the fourth Artistic Director of the Congressional Chorus, Laiño champions the full breadth of the American choral experience. He has expanded the chorus’s mission by commissioning new works and forging innovative partnerships with artists from diverse and underrepresented communities. He is also the Co-Artistic Director of Bridge, a professional ensemble with which he produced and directed the award-winning short film America, You’re Beautiful, a fusion of spoken word and choral music that examines racism in America and won top honors at multiple film festivals.

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Dr. Laiño’s commitment to mentorship plays a pivotal role in molding the future of vocal music. As Principal Conductor and Advanced Studies Director for the National Children’s Chorus, he guides the organization's most advanced ensembles and college preparatory programs. He serves as the executive and artistic leader for the Washington, D.C. and Chicago chapters, shaping the experience for hundreds of young musicians and their families. As Principal Conductor of the National Youth Opera Academy, he guides the next generation of operatic talent through annual productions. From 2016–2021, he served on the choral conducting faculty at The Catholic University of America, where he directed the University Singers and mentored graduate students.

A decorated artist, Laiño earned First Prize at the World Choir Games, The American Prize for Community Chorus, and was a finalist for The American Prize in Composition. In 2021, he was honored with The Outstanding Filipinos in America award, presented at Carnegie Hall. He has performed as a professional chorister with the Choir of the Basilica of the National Shrine, Washington National Cathedral, Chantry, and the Pacific Chorale.

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Dr. Laiño holds a D.M.A. in Choral Conducting from the University of Maryland, an M.F.A. in Choral Conducting from the University of California, Irvine, and a B.A. in Voice/Music from UCI.