David grew up in northern Colorado and has degrees in music education from Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of St. Thomas. He enjoyed a 40-year career teaching middle school band and in retirement is directing Jazz Ensemble II at Northfield High School and co-leads the FiftyNorth band with Debbie. He has played many instruments in the band at UMC for 30+ years and is now the band leader. You might spot him playing drums around town with Sweet Jazz, Occasional Jazz, and the Todd Thompson band. In addition, he plays piano in the Bend in the River Big Band, Jazz Mentors, and the Agape Quintet.
David enjoys traveling with Debbie in the spring and fall, camping, biking, and hiking, and spending time with our adult children and granddaughter.