User:Katrina-watson/David Gargaro

Background

Born in Munster, Germany in 1986, David began playing trumpet aged 9 and conducting aged 15. A large interest in the art culture of North America influenced David to accept a prestigious scholarship from the Dewar Arts Awards, and a Howard Hanson scholarship from the Eastman School of Music to pursue a Bachelors degree in trumpet performance with the world renowned James Thompson and conducting with Brad Lubman.

Master Classes

David has attended master classes for trumpet and conducting with Niklas Eklund, Mark Gould, Patrick Addinall, Robert Early, Marcus Pope, William Tennant, Todd J. Hastings, Angela Whelan, Marc OKeefe, James Chamberlain, Brad Lubman, Neil Varon, Cliff Colnot, Susan Dingle, and Mina Zikri.

Ensembles

David has played with and directed over one hundred orchestras and ensembles that include the Edinburgh Symphony Baroque Orchestra, Meadows Chamber Orchestra, New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble, Genovian Philharmonia, Music at the Atrium, New York Youth Symphony, Oistrach Symphony Orchestra, Eastman Brass Guild, Musica Nova, Edinburgh Grand Opera Company, Brighton Symphony Orchestra, Eastman Opera, Friends of the Festival Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Scotland, Edinburgh Youth Orchestra, Eastman Philharmonia, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Eastman Wind Orchestra, Eastman Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Brass Band of Scotland, Scottish Schools Orchestra, Kirkintilloch Kelvin Brass Band, Eastman Graduate Orchestra, Ossia, Lowland Band of the Scottish Division, Queen Victoria School Pipes and Drums, St. Marys Brass quintet and trio, Guild Septet, Trans Atlantic Brass Quintet and Eastman Trumpet Ensemble. David has also served as Faculty for the Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust.

Special Achievements

In addition to winning the Scottish Concerto Competition in 2005, David has also received 1st places in the Edinburgh, Perthshire and Glasgow Music Festival Brass Open Classes. Other competition awards include a place in the final of the prestigious Edinburgh Royal Choral Union, first place in the Young Musician of the Year in Perthshire, and a finalist spot in the Directors Recital Prize at St. Marys Music School.

In July 2005, David was invited to play the American National Anthem at the Edinburgh celebrations marking the 229th anniversary of American Independence by the American Ambassador Cecile Shea. David has also been invited to perform on two occasions at Holyrood Palace. Recent engagements have included studio recordings for International Artists such as Siobhan Wilson on the MyMajorCompany Label, and solo recitals in venues such as Kilbourn Hall. David has also appeared live on WXXI in the 2008 Live from Hochstein Concert Series.

Conducting

Previous teachers for conducting have included John Grundy, former Director of Music in the Sydney opera House, and the world renowned Brad Lubman. Recent conducting engagements have included work with the New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble, Genovian Philharmonia, Music at the Atrium Ensemble, New York Youth Symphony and Oistrach Symphony Orchestra in Chicago.

Currently

David currently serves as Assistant Conductor of the New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble and was recently appointed as the Orchestra Manager of the New York Youth Symphony where he will work closely with Music Director, Ryan McAdams. David is also currently the Manager of the New York Philharmonic's world renowned harpsichordist, Lionel Party.