David Mercedes

David Mercedes is Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium at Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, teaching applied lessons, music theory, and performing with the Western Brass Quintet.

Education:

• D.M.A. Candidate, University of Iowa
• M.M., University of North Texas
• B.M., State University of New York College at Potsdam

Performance Career: Active performer with Classical Music Institute - The Orchestra San Antonio, Lone Star Wind Orchestra, Texas Chamber Symphony, Magnolia City Brass Band, Houston Brass Quintet, Backburner Collective, and fLOW Quartet.

Research & Commissioning: Advocates contemporary music, commissioning works from composers including Matthew Pellegrino, Wenxin Li, and Jean-François Charles. Presented at Midwest Composers Symposium and ITEA conferences.

Professional Affiliation: International Tuba and Euphonium Association member. Denis Wick artist.