Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Former Techers
Projects
Personal Goals
Timeline
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David Smith

David Smith

Cellist, Composer, Instructor
New Orleans,LA

Summary

Professional Musician with extensive performance experience and deep understanding of music theory, notation and history. Self-motivated with dedication and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively. Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Business-minded and personable in consistently maintaining excellent communication and building productive relationships with diverse professionals.

Work History

Recording Artist

Soundscape
Richmond, VA
12.2020 - Current
  • Composed personal works written for cello, and was offered position of recording artist for new online music platform, due to launch this year.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Principal Cellist

New Orleans Civic Symphony
New Orleans, LA
08.2020 - Current
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
  • Lead rehearsals by demonstrating specific difficult passages.
  • Read music and memorized parts for performance.
  • Met with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.
  • Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.

Cello Instructor

Musika Lessons
New Orleans, LA
01.2020 - Current
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Planned and executed activities to promote technique and musicality.
  • Offer personalized and unique teaching approach for every student to hone in and accentuate strengths, while identifying weaknesses and offering encouragement and solutions.
  • Offer options and techniques to better adapt student to modern world of music making.

Cellist

Prytania String Quartet
New Orleans, LA
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Composed and arranged music for various private events.
  • Performed at average of 6 events per month, including special functions, rehearsals and recordings.
  • Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
  • Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances.
  • Played cello independently or in ensemble with instruments such as duets, trios, and quartets.
  • Sight-read difficult music accurately and at tempo.
  • Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
  • Punctually attended 4 rehearsals monthly.

Assistant Volunteer

Loyola University New Orleans Symphony Orchestra
New Orleans, LA
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Volunteered time to help students in cello section to better understand, perform, and excel at some of standard repertoire for symphony orchestra.

Education

High School Diploma -

Appomattox Regional Governor's School
Petersburg, VA
01.2002 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cello Performance, Music Theory

Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
09.2007 - 06.2010

Skills

    Stage Performance

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Former Techers

  • Joel Krosnick, former cello dept. head, Julliard School
  • Tanya Anisimova, Russian cellist/composer
  • Neal Cary, principal cellist, Richmond Symphony Orchestra
  • Jason McComb, asst. principal, Richmond Symphony Orchestra
  • Allen Nisbet, former cello dept. head, Loyola University
  • Clancy Newman, American cellist/composer

Projects

  • 2020 - Completed Sonata for violoncello and piano, "Relict's Passage" https://musescore.com/user/12209436/sets/5097607
  • 2020 - Began work on Suite for Solo Cello https://musescore.com/user/12209436/scores/6461251

Personal Goals

  • Learn more and engage in the educational side of music
  • A sense of fulfillment that comes with sharing my knowledge of music
  • Collaborations with anything or anyone stimulating to offer a different perspective
  • Maximize personal improvement through criticism of peers
  • To have fun, and accomplish a lifelong dream of making music a career

Timeline

Recording Artist

Soundscape
12.2020 - Current

Principal Cellist

New Orleans Civic Symphony
08.2020 - Current

Cello Instructor

Musika Lessons
01.2020 - Current

Cellist

Prytania String Quartet
12.2019 - 12.2020

Assistant Volunteer

Loyola University New Orleans Symphony Orchestra
09.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Cello Performance, Music Theory

Loyola University New Orleans
09.2007 - 06.2010

High School Diploma -

Appomattox Regional Governor's School
01.2002 - 06.2005

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