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David Whitman is a Lecturer in Percussion Methods at San Diego State University's School of Music and Dance, College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts. He holds a B.A. in Music from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, M.M. in Percussion Performance and Pedagogy from Kansas State University, and D.M.A. from the University of Southern Mississippi. An internationally renowned percussionist and REMO artist/educator, he has performed with artists like Johnny Mathis, The Who, and San Diego Symphony.
Research Interests: Whitman specializes in percussion pedagogy across diverse styles including jazz ensembles, drumlines, and Latin percussion. His work integrates performance practice with educational methodologies, focusing on technical skill development and ensemble direction.
Awards:
- GRAMMY nomination for Things to Come (UWEC recording)
- Independent Music Awards: Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Oh, Clara!) and Best Producer nomination
- Global Music Awards Silver Medallion for composition, jazz, and sound engineering (Soul Flow)
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire President's Award (2019)
- Honor society memberships: Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Kappa Lambda, Golden Key International
Professional Activities: Whitman directs community engagement through clinics for high school/college ensembles and international residencies (Japan). He serves as adjudicator for ENKOR competitions and publishes in Percussive Notes and music publishers like GPG Music.
