
In addition to composition, David Bernstein has been active for many years in related activities such as conducting, narrating, teaching, lecturing, administrating, producing and directing. In 1972 he joined the faculty of the University of Akron, where since 1983 he has been professor of music and chairman of the theory and composition department. He has traveled widely and given lectures on his and others’ music in Poland, Canada, and half a dozen U.S. cities.
A native of Boston, he is a graduate of the Florida State University School of Music with bachelor’s and master’s degrees; he earned his doctorate in music in 1974, with distinction, from the Indiana University School of Music.
It is our great pleasure to award him the 2000 Cleveland Arts Prize as a gesture of appreciation for his notable contributions to the musical life of this area.
—Klaus G. Roy
Representative Works:
• Whispers of the Lakota for Soprano, Flute, Percussion and Piano (2014)
• Three Summer Soundscapes for Flute and Piano (2012)
• Three Summer Soundscapes for Flute and Piano (2012)
Visit Me Online:
• Music: Soundcloud
• Social Media: Facebook
Oregon Connection: I moved to the Portland, Oregon area in 2006 and it has clearly proven to musically be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In 2008 I helped to create and organize a composer group titled CASCADIA COMPOSERS which, since it's inception, has given more than 50 concerts featuring over 400 compositions by the music of its members.
• Music: Soundcloud
• Social Media: Facebook
Oregon Connection: I moved to the Portland, Oregon area in 2006 and it has clearly proven to musically be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. In 2008 I helped to create and organize a composer group titled CASCADIA COMPOSERS which, since it's inception, has given more than 50 concerts featuring over 400 compositions by the music of its members.