The Music and Design of David Walker

CV is the company for David Walker’s music, which includes pageantry design, music for the concert stage, and everything in between. David has been writing music since the age of 7 in some shape or form, and brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to every project.

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Marching Band Shows

Floor to ceiling design

Concert Pieces

Orchestra, percussion ensemble, wind ensemble

Design

Program coordination and artistic direction

List of artist names, including Beethoven, salsa, Steve Reich, Debussy, and Dalí
David Walker headshot, smiling in his studio with abstract art in the back

David is an active educator, composer, arranger, educator, and adjudicator residing in DFW. A native of Tennessee, David has played music his entire life, and brings a diverse range of experiences to each group he interacts with. David’s music arrangement ensembles have been Texas UIL State Champions, State finalists, as well as multiple UIL Area Finalists performing his winds, percussion, and sound design arrangements. As a judge, David has adjudicated for USBands, North Texas Colorguard Association, Texas Colorguard Association, MIA, and more. David currently works at Southlake Carroll Senior ISD as the percussion director. As a freelance educator, David served as Ensemble Coordinator Spirit of Atlanta. David also has directed the Baylor Drumline, including a trip to the Sugar Bowl. Prior to freelance work in 2018, David served as assistant band director/percussion director for Southlake Carroll HS. His indoor percussion ensemble was medalists each year from 2015-2017, including the first percussion championship in 2017. The group also was WGI Regional medalists at the Mid-South Super Regional and Houston Regional. David also conducted a UIL concert band, which was a frequent superior-rated ensemble. As a performer, David performed in percussion ensembles, salsa band, world ensembles, large ensembles, and even some as a solo artist. He has performed with ensembles ranging from orchestral, to Mexican Pop, to Salsa, to Byzantine Chant. He has composed for the MTSU wind ensemble, TCU orchestra (winning the concerto competition), as well as percussion ensembles. David was fortunate to have studied with Mr. Lalo Davila, Dr. Andy Smith, Mr. German Baratto, Mr. Tommy Giampietro, Dr. Brian West, Dr. Richard Gipson, Mr. Joey Carter, Mr. Leigh Howard Stevens, as well as composition lessons with Dr. Michael Linton and Dr. Blaise Ferrandino. David is a proud endorser of Innovative Percussion sticks and mallets. He spends his time away from work with his wife and two children, an aging sweet dog, and training for cycling events.