David Levin earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree with a minor in trumpet from The Catholic University in Washington, DC. He continued his studies there, earning a Master of Music Education degree with a minor in conducting in 1983. Mr. Levin began his teaching with the Montgomery County Public Schools in 1979 at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. After spending eight years at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School followed by five years at Seneca Valley High School; Mr. Levin took on the challenge of teaching middle school and joined the staff of Tilden Middle School.  In 1998, he became the Instrumental Music Director at James Hubert Blake High School, the new signature high school for the performing arts, followed by many years as Instrumental Music Director at Winston Churchill High School.  Mr. Levin is currently the Instrumental Music Teacher at Rosa M. Parks Middle School. Throughout his career as conductor and educator,  Mr. Levin’s wind ensembles and symphonies have consistently earned praise for their exquisite display of artistry and refinement. His ensembles have earned superior ratings at competitions and  festivals throughout the world. He is well known for his engaging and personable  style, one which attracts and motivates musicians to perform extremely challenging music at a level “well beyond their years.” He has conducted for enthusiastic audiences throughout North America, London, Scotland, Rome, Prague, Vienna, and most recently, the Netherlands.

Mr. Levin performs professionally with the M Street Brass Quintet and freelances throughout the metropolitan area. His past performing associations  include The Catholic University Orchestra, the Georgetown Symphony and the McLean Orchestra. In recent years, he has appeared briefly with the National Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony Orchestras. Mr. Levin has also been sought out as guest conductor for Honors Ensembles throughout Maryland and Virginia. He has adjudicated district band, orchestra, and solo festivals throughout the Washington metro area. In May 2013, Mr. Levin conducted his final concert with Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras after serving as MCYO Conductor for 21 years and MCYO Education Director for the past five years.