David Huckaby

David Huckaby joined The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra at the start of the 2009-2010 season. A graduate of The Juilliard School where he received a master’s degree studying with Joel Krosnick, David has performed live on National Public Radio’s From the Top young artists program and has also performed chamber music on the Good Day Atlanta television program. He has toured in Italy and France playing with the North Carolina International Music Program Chamber Orchestra and in China as principal of the Juilliard Orchestra. An advocate of contemporary music, David has often worked with new music groups including the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, the Axiom Ensemble, and the Callithumpian Consort. From turntable concertos in Carnegie Hall to string quartets in local bars, he is continually searching for new and interesting ways to connect with audiences. David has studied with Richard Aaron, Andres Diaz, and Martha Gerschefski, received his bachelor’s degree studying with Paul Katz, and a graduate diploma studying with Laurence Lesser, both at the New England Conservatory. He has also participated in the Aspen Music Festival and the Orford Arts Center in Quebec. Once the cello goes in the case, David enjoys reading and watching movies.