David Bowman

About David Bowman

David received his Bachelor\'s of Music in String Performance on double bass from California State University, Northridge\"CSUN\"​ in 2014. During his three years at CSUN, David earned the Myron Chandler Award, Emmanuel Compinksy Award, and Outstanding Symphony Member Award.David served three years as principal bass of the CSUN Opera productions and served one year as Principal of the CSUN Symphony. While pursuing his classical degree, David also lead a Jazz Combo in the CSUN Jazz Department. He is currently working on for his Masters in String Performance at CSUN. Anticipated graduation is Spring 2018. Over the years David has gotten to perform with numerous orchestras including: American Youth Symphony, Young Artists Symphony Orchestra, New West Symphony, Westlake Village Symphony(Principal), Valencia Symphony Orchestra (Principal), Harmony Chamber Orchestra(Principal), Beverly Hills Philharmonic(Principal), San Fernando Symphony, Idllywild Festival Orchestra, and Haydn Festival Orchestra. He has also worked as a Bass Coach with the Viewpoint School, Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras, the Los Angeles Youth Symphony and CSUN Youth Symphony. As of August 2016, David started working as a String Instructor at Moorpark High School and Mesa Verde Middle School Strings Programs. David also works and records with opera groups, chamber ensembles, various non-classical groups, musical theater groups and studio recording sessions. As a member of the band Noble Creatures, David recorded the electric bass on their album \"Strange Behaviors\"​.

Experience

1. Music Director

   Moorpark Unified School District

   Oct 2023 — Present · Moorpark, CA, US

   Moorpark High School String Instructor

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor's degree, String Performance

  2011 — 2014

• Moorpark College

  General Education, Music Performance, General

  2007 — 2011

• California State University, Northridge

  Master's degree, Music Performance

  2016 — 2018