David has more than four decades’ experience as an artistic director, conductor, producer and project manager. With a specialty in theatrical performance, he is well-versed in all aspects of the performing arts—from content development, through project management, and on to final production. In 2007 he developed a new approach to vocal teaching, BioMechanical Singing™. With more than 200 shows under his belt, he has auditioned thousands of singers and written hundreds of vocal and instrumental arrangements.
Professional Experience
- 40+ years as both Artistic Director and Music Director
- Creator of BioMechanical Singing™
- Conducted and Performed in 49 states and 17 foreign countries
- International speaker and clinician
- Studio recordings, video projects, and radio commercials, producer
- Speech writer, Speaking, performance and delivery coach
- TEDx Speaker Development Coach
- PATA Board Member, audition chair
A Dozen of My Favorite Projects
- The Dreamer (European Premier)
Producer and Conductor
de Doelen Grote Zaal – Rotterdam, Holland - Student Law Project
Presentation and Delivery Coach
Oregon State Champions – Portland, Oregon - Gospel Barcelona
Guest Clinician, Vocal Coach Spain’s largest choral group
Barcelona, Spain - David and His 88 Friends: A One-Man Show
Producer and Performer
The Historic Elsinore Theatre – Salem, Oregon - Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Guest Pianist (on five minutes’ notice!)
The Historic Elsinore Theatre – Salem, Oregon - Jesus Christ Superstar
Role of Simon Zealotes
Ashland, Oregon - Portland Gay Men’s Chorus
Staff Orchestrator
Portland, Oregon - MyStilla.com
Speech Writer, Coach, Chief Storyteller
Stockholm, Sweden - Continental Singers Finale
Conductor and Soloist
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion – Los Angeles, California - Seattle ACSI High School Choral Festival
Choral Clinician, Guest Conductor 650-voice Festival Choir from 26 high schools
Seattle, Washington - South Pacific
Music Director
Lakewood Theater – Lake Oswego, Oregon - Glorious! The story of Florence Foster Jenkins
Role of Cosme McMoon
New Century Players – Milwaukie, Oregon - TEDxMtHood
Planning Team and Speaker Coach
Portland Oregon - Disenchanted! The Off-Broadway Smash!
Music Director and Vocal Coach
Salem, Oregon
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Music and Vocal Performance
- Masters of Divinity, concentration in Communication
- Masters work in Choral and Instrumental Conducting
- Creator of BioMechanical Singing™