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Trombonist David Vining is currently associate professor at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Previous teaching appointments include the University of Kansas and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Mr. Vining has a Bachelor of Music Performance degree from Florida State University, where he studied with John Drew, and a Master's of Music Performance degree from Bowling Green State University (OH), where he studied with Paul Hunt. Other important influences to his teaching and playing include: John Marcellus, William Cramer, Arnold Jacobs, Ralph Sauer and Eric Carlson.
Mr. Vining is a popular clinician, presenting clinics and workshops throughout the country as a clinician for Conn-Selmer Musical Instruments. He is a certified member of Andover Educators, a consortium of music educators dedicated to preserving and enhancing the careers of musicians through accurate anatomical information and somatic awareness as applied to music-making. Through a unique and powerful tool called Body Mapping, Professor Vining helps students in all disciplines avoid injury and become better musicians.
As trombonist with the Chestnut Brass Company from 1985-1990, Mr. Vining toured the United Stated and Europe performing recitals, master classes, and concerts with orchestras. Mr. Vining may be heard with the Chestnut Brass Company on the Crystal, Musical Heritage, and Newport Classics labels.
Mr. Vining has performed orchestrally with the Flagstaff Symphony, Cincinnati Opera Orchestra, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, Kansas City Camerata, Fort Wayne (IN) Philharmonic, Toledo (OH) Symphony, and Philadelphia Orchestra.
David Vining is the owner of Mountain Peak Music, a publishing company dedicated to offering innovative, healthy teaching methods for all musicians. Among his many publications are: Daily Routines for Trombone: Tenor, Bass and Student Editions, Long Tone Duets, Long Tone Duets, Ralph Sauer Edition, Ear Training for Trombone, Ear Training for Trumpet, What Every Trombonist Needs to Know About the Body, The Breathing Book and Flow Studies.
Vining’s premiere solo CD, Arrows of Time, has received the following critical acclaim:
“Vining’s performance can leave little doubt of his eminent status as one of the nation’s finest trombone soloists.” – International Trombone Association
“In a solo trombone world seemingly dominated by such titans as Joe Alessi and Christian Lindberg, it is refreshing to hear a new artist who combines compelling musical ideas with effortless facility.” – The Online Trombone Journal
“What an exciting performance you gave Arrows of Time! I was delighted to receive your CD and enjoyed every moment of it. Your crisp phrasing and wonderful jazz feeling really caught the spirit of my piece beautifully.” – Composer, Richard Peaslee
David’s solo appearances include: the Eastern Trombone Workshop with the U.S. Army Band (Washington, DC); Lima Area Concert Band (Lima, OH); the College Band Directors’ National Convention with the University of Kansas Symphonic Band (Austin, TX); Oregon East Symphony (Pendleton, OR); Lawrence Symphony (Lawrence, KS); and Lima Symphony Orchestra (Lima, OH.) Among the many college campuses he has visited to play recitals and deliver masterclasses are: USC, UCLA, San Francisco Conservatory, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Missouri, Central Michigan University, LSU, Brigham Young, University of Utah, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Iowa, Bowling Green State University, University of Arkansas, University of Central Florida, Furman University, Western Carolina University, Capitol University, Stetson University, and University of South Carolina.
A native of Cocoa, FL, Mr. Vining resides in Flagstaff, Arizona with his wife Leslie, daughter Sarah, and son Benjamin.