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Dr. James M. David (b. 1978) is a Professor of Music Composition at Colorado State University. His works, blending jazz and Southern traditions with contemporary idioms, are performed globally by ensembles like the U.S. Air Force Band and Dallas Winds. He holds a Doctorate in Music Composition from Florida State University under Ladislav Kubik and Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, despite a conflicting earlier mention of the University of Georgia.
- Education:
- Doctorate (D.M.) in Music Composition, Florida State University (under Kubik/Zwilich)
- Graduate studies at University of Georgia (discrepancy noted)
Research focuses on wind/percussion composition with commissions from renowned artists including Joseph Alessi (NY Philharmonic) and Zachary Shemon (Prism Quartet). His music is published by Murphy Music Press, C. Alan Publications, and recorded on major labels like Naxos and Albany.
Notable awards include ASCAP Morton Gould and Merrill Jones awards, alongside international recognition at over 50 conferences. No active grants or labs are explicitly mentioned, though his work involves collaborations with ensembles worldwide.
