David Vance

David Vance is an Assistant Professor and Director of Music at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, KS. He teaches across all levels (K-12 to college) in diverse settings including private instruction, general music, band, vocal, and strings programs. His expertise spans classical and jazz performance, trombone pedagogy, and choral conducting.

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Trombone Performance with Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Jazz Studies from University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Master of Music (MM) in Trombone Performance from University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory
• Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education from Virginia Commonwealth University

His performance experience includes collaborations with Fountain City Brass Band, Kansas City Puccini Festival, Greensboro Symphony, and participation in jazz ensembles like Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra and Atchison Jazz Express. Current research interests likely focus on trombone pedagogy, jazz integration in classical performance, and choral music education.