Area(s) of Expertise: Band, Jazz, Military
Chief Warrant Officer Andy David serves as Professor of Music at the University of North Georgia (UNG). David was integral in building the university’s marching band and jazz band into nationally recognized collegiate ensembles.
Prior to his work at the university, Chief David taught in the public schools of Georgia and Florida and was named Teacher of the Year in 2000 and 2002. For four summers, he served as director of jazz studies and head of the Georgia Governor's Honors Department of Music. David performed internationally as a member of the United States Army Band Europe, the Army Ground Forces Band, and the 82nd Airborne Division Band.
His military awards include the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Bosnia Service Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.
David holds advanced degrees in performance and instrumental conducting from Columbus State University and the Florida State University. In 2013, he earned the Artist Certificate in Conducting from the New England Conservatory of Music. He continues to perform and conduct professionally in the Atlanta metropolitan area.