Mr. David Scott is the retired trumpet professor at McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, and has held the Alexander Endowed Professorship in Music. He also served on the faculties of the University of Idaho and Kentucky State University. He received his education at DePauw University, University of Washington, University of Louisville, and the University of Texas. Scott’s biography is included in the German publication Trumpeter-Pocketbook, by Friedel Keim and Trumpet Greats: A Biographical Dictionary by David Hickman, et al. Scott is a founding member of the chamber ensemble PASTICHE, acclaimed internationally for its talent and polish. Actively involved in expanding the repertoire, PASTICHE blends an array of styles ranging from the Baroque to works by Pulitzer Prize winning composers. The quartet has performed in a variety of settings, from Community Concerts to New Music Festivals. PASTICHE records with Innova and Centaur Labels. In 1998 PASTICHE was an artist at the ITG Conference in Lexington, KY. Scott has performed as a recitalist/clinician throughout the United States and with such orchestras as the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Bach Society, Symphony of Southeast Texas (principal), Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra (principal), Palm Beach Opera Orchestra (principal), Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra (principal), Acadiana Symphony (occasional principal), and the Rapides Symphony Orchestra (principal). He was also an artist at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival for thirteen years and the Lutheran Summer Music Academy. Scott has soloed with the Lake Charles Symphony, Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Temple Symphony Orchestra, Temple, TX, Walnut Creek, CA Concert Band, and the Midland Odessa Symphony Orchestra. A review of his playing states “Scott played with energy and refinement and displayed excellent command of the instrument”. Scott has been a Voting Member of NARAS (Grammy Awards), a Yamaha Performing Artist, a Louisiana Touring Artist, and a Louisiana Roster Artist.
