Brief Biography of Prof. David E. Seiler

David Seiler, a native of LaCrosse, WI, received his B.M. in music education and M.M. in clarinet performance from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has taught at Millikin University, Lamar State College, and the University of Idaho. Currently, Mr. Seiler is director of jazz studies and professor of clarinet at the University of New Hampshire. Mr. Seiler is a founding member of both the University of Idaho and the University of New Hampshire Faculty Woodwind Quintets. He has had an extensive career as a guest soloist at high schools, universities, and at jazz clubs and in concerts in the Boston area. Conducting credits include Director of Bands at the University of Idaho (1963, 1966-72), director of the University of New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra and director of the UNH Summer Chamber Orchestra (a professional group, 1976-84). The UNH Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Seiler, has performed on the SS Norway Jazz Cruise, the International Association of Jazz Educators, five European tours, and performances with numerous guest artists. The most recent CD's produced by the UNH Jazz Band, "Monk and Then Some", the culmination of a two-year project with Clark Terry, and "Dedicated to You" have received very positive reviews. Mr. Seiler's collaborations with Clark Terry have included performances of Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker Suite", "Tone Parallel to Harlem", and "The Sacred Concerts". Mr. Seiler is co-founder, along with colleague Robert Spevacek, of the University of Idaho-Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and is co-coordinator of the UNH Traditional Jazz Series and the UNH-Clark Terry Jazz Festival which he founded in 1974. Mr. Seiler was coordinator of the UNH Summer Youth Music School for twelve years and is still active in the program. Prof. Seiler may be reached by email at seiler4@comcast.net.