David Etterbeek’s musical journey began as a preteen playing sold-out venues at jazz festivals across the U.S. and Canada. At 17, he was the youngest of three U.S. trumpet finalists selected in the nationwide Seventeen Magazine/General Motors Concerto Competition. As a college student he was personally chosen by Adolph Herseth to perform separate seasons with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, where he was later awarded the prestigious Sudler Prize as the orchestra’s most outstanding member.
Mr. Etterbeek has appeared as a soloist with the Michigan Chamber Orchestra, Green Bay Symphony, Getty Museum Chamber Music Series, Colburn Chamber Music Society, Channel Islands Chamber Music Society, and Jacaranda: Music at the Edge. He regularly performs with top ensembles throughout Southern California, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, and New West Symphony.
His artistry has been shaped by a distinguished roster of teachers including Kurt Pearsall, Ed Higgins, Ray Mase, Vincent Cichowicz, Adolph Herseth, Boyde Hood, and Don Green. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Music degree from the University of Southern California.
David lives in Burbank with his wonderful wife Brenda and their two children, Gavin and Chloe.