David Yavornitzky
Adjunct, Music
David Yavornitzky
AdjunctAdjunct
Music
Email: dyavornitzky@westminsteru.edu
About
Principal Bassist of the Utah Symphony since 1988, David Yavornitzky has performed
as concerto soloist, participated in U.S. and International tours, and has collaborated
with many of the world’s finest conductors and guest artists. Several of his students
have won statewide and national solo double bass competitions. He is a tireless proponent
of contemporary music, having had compositions written for him, as well as having
given important premieres of contemporary works. As a conductor, David has led many
diverse ensembles, including area youth, collegiate and professional orchestras, and
he has conducted several Utah premieres of contemporary works with the Nova Chamber
Music Series. In 2007 David was appointed to the position of Cover Conductor for the
Utah Symphony’s educational programs.
David attended Baldwin-Wallace College and Conservatory, where he earned degrees in
both musical performance and in theoretical physics. His double bass teachers include
the late Anthony Knight of the Cleveland Orchestra and Edwin Barker, Principal Bass
of the Boston Symphony. He is an alumnus of the Tanglewood Music Center Fellowship
program and was awarded its C.D. Jackson prize for outstanding achievement.
Areas of Expertise
Double Bass
