David Kaiser

David Kaiser, currently residing in Minneapolis, MN, is an accomplished trumpet player and dedicated educator. He is currently the principal trumpet player with the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra in Minneapolis. Garnering commendation from leading figures in the global trumpet community, Kaiser's mastery of the instrument and stylistic approach stand as testament to his prowess.

As a versatile freelance musician, David Kaiser adeptly navigates diverse musical genres encompassing orchestral, chamber, jazz, and commercial domains. He is an active performer with ensembles in the Twin Cities area including K-Libre24, McNasty Brass Band, Riverside Entertainment, La Clave Orchestra, and the Bluewater Kings. Noteworthy is his participation as an orchestra fellow at the Miami Music Festival in Miami Beach, FL, alongside sharing stages with renowned local and national artists such as Øystein Baadsvik, Kenni Holmen, Alex Nester, Allen Vizzutti, Helen Sung, David Hallyday, and Christopher Hollyday amongst others.

Complementing his musical endeavors, David Kaiser shines as an educator committed to versatility. His educational outreach spans K-12 students from diverse communities, encompassing band, orchestra, and general music instruction. He is currently the band director at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy in St. Paul, MN, he teaches band and general music to students 6-8. Simultaneously, as the private trumpet instructor at Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN, Kaiser maintains a studio of 12 students. Beyond this, he extends his expertise through brass-focused masterclasses and group lessons for individuals of all ages.

Kaiser's academic journey is marked by academic excellence and musical achievement. Graduating with honors from Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN, he earned a B.S. in Instrumental and Classroom Music Education. There, under the tutelage of Dr. Douglas R. Snapp and Dr. Jonathan R. Brandt, he honed his skills in both jazz and classical trumpet. He then went on to earn a master's degree in trumpet performance at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Guided by esteemed mentors professor Scott Thornburg, Dr. Robert White, and Dr. Scott Cowan, he served as principal trumpet in the university's wind symphony, university orchestra, and lead trumpet player for the Downbeat award-winning Western jazz orchestra.