David was first introduced to handbells in junior high school at his home church in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. From there he rang during his college career at Pennsylvania State University, then moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he rang and then directed at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Inspired by several successful handbell concerts with his church ensembles, he was instrumental in forming The Raleigh Ringers in 1990, where he continues to serve as Music Director. David has studied conducting privately with Dr. William Payn of Bucknell University. He has led well over 200 handbell festivals and workshops in 39 states as well as in England, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Caribbean. He has also been the primary handbell clinician for several denominational music events, including those held at Montreat (NC), Lake Junaluska (NC), Lutheridge (NC), Mo-Ranch (TX), Massanetta (VA), and Louisville for the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (KY). David has recently begun directing several additional handbell ensembles, including educational groups sponsored by The Raleigh Ringers, and the Meredith College Ringers in Raleigh.
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