David Reynolds
Director, School of Performing Arts and Professor of High Brass and Orchestra
Biography
David Reynolds serves as director of the School of Performing Arts and Professor of Music at «Ӱҵ. Prior to 2005, he served on faculties in Montana and Colorado and was a member of The United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own) in Washington, D.C.
David teaches applied trumpet and horn, and coaches chamber groups. An active performer and recitalist, he champions new music by living composers. Recent recitals have included works by Rusty Banks, Paul Basler, Robert Bradshaw, Eric Ewazen, Meg Bowles and James Stephenson, among others. He also enjoys developing “sound tracks” for silent films in the public domain using standard trumpet repertoire.
He has presented original research on the history of wind bands at several state, regional and national conferences. He has contributed articles and reviews to the ABA Journal of Band Research, the ITG Journal, The Magazine of Western History, the South Dakota Musician and the Montana Cadenza.
Reynolds has served the National Association of Schools of Music as a member of its board of directors, and as a visiting evaluator.
David teaches applied trumpet and horn, and coaches chamber groups. An active performer and recitalist, he champions new music by living composers. Recent recitals have included works by Rusty Banks, Paul Basler, Robert Bradshaw, Eric Ewazen, Meg Bowles and James Stephenson, among others. He also enjoys developing “sound tracks” for silent films in the public domain using standard trumpet repertoire.
He has presented original research on the history of wind bands at several state, regional and national conferences. He has contributed articles and reviews to the ABA Journal of Band Research, the ITG Journal, The Magazine of Western History, the South Dakota Musician and the Montana Cadenza.
Reynolds has served the National Association of Schools of Music as a member of its board of directors, and as a visiting evaluator.
Education
- B.M.E | University of Kansas
- M.M. | Florida State University
- D.M.A. | University of Maryland at College Park
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Trumpet
- Horn
- Chamber music
Academic Responsibilities
- Director, School of Performing Arts
- Applied high brass
- Trumpet choir
- Brass quintet
Committees and Professional Memberships
- International Trumpet Guild
Research and Scholar Work
Areas of Research
- Music History and Performance
