Growing up as an Army Brat, David Nakazono pulls from his international experiences to bring a unique voice and perspective to his music. David is pursuing his Master's of Music in Orchestral Studies at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (Roosevelt) and holds a B.M. in Trumpet Performance and a B.A. in Physics from the University of California- Santa Barbara (UCSB). At UCSB, David gained experience in orchestral, band, jazz, chamber, and contemporary music. Also, David founded the Pops Orchestra at UCSB, exploring and developing his talents beyond performance. David Nakazono has performed with various ensembles in Chicago including the Connexion Band, Classical Revolution, the Chicago Brass Band, in musical theater productions, and is a founding member of the Division Brass Quintet; and in LA with the Young Musician’s Foundation Debut Chamber Orchestra, the Santa Monica Symphony, and the Now Hear Ensemble. David attributes his success and growth as a musician to his trumpet teachers, which include: Mark Ridenour, Neal Berntsen, Grant Hungerford, Jon Lewis, Malcolm McNab, Kenneth Capshaw, Friedhelm Biessecker, Jason Ortiz, and supporting parents who kickstarted his musical education.