David Herscowitz
DAVID HERSCOWITZ
Pianist, Music Instructor
6571 Liggett Drive
TEL: ------------
Oakland, CA 9461
E-MAIL: ------------
2010-2012: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN TEACHING
WITH EMPHASIS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
2004: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE, PIANO PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS
Performance:
Major Professor (Piano Performance): Dr. Betty Oberacker Chamber Music: Dr. Charles Asche, Dr.
Betty Oberacker
Ethnomusicology:
Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Edward Dorsey
Middle-Eastern Ensemble & Tuning/Temperament: Dr. Scott Marcus Sub-Saharan African Music: Dr. Nina
Fales
World Music: Dr. Timothy Cooley Music History:
Medieval & 20th Century: Dr. Alejandro Planchart
Renaissance & Baroque: Dr. William Prizer Classical: Dr. Robert Freeman, Dr. Stefanie Tcharos
Romantic: Dr. Michael Beckerman
Music Theory: Dr. Patricia Hall, Dr. Pieter van den Toorn Counterpoint: Dr. Lee Rothfarb
1993-1997: ALEXANDER HAMILTON ACADEMY OF MUSIC, LOS ANGELES, CA
College-level courses in music theory, music history, and electronic music Piano Performance: Beth
Elliot, Kadima Conservatory of Music
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: MUSIC
2019: Music Teacher (Long-Term Sub from March-May, 2019) at Murray Elementary School, Dublin
Unified School District
• 1st through 5th grade classroom instruction of music theory, music history, and instrumental
music using district-approved curriculum based on California’s state standards.
2004-present: David Herscowitz Piano School (private lessons)
• Individual piano instruction for children and adults at beginning, intermediate and advanced
levels. Lessons include instruction in piano performance, musicianship, music theory and harmony.
• Course Description - Beginning Level: Designed to introduce students to the piano and teach basic
keyboard and theory skills. Course includes technical studies
nd skill-appropriate literature.
• Course Description – Intermediate Level: Private lessons customized to students' needs and
skills; emphasis on piano literature and technique; sight-reading exercises.
• Course Description – Advanced Level: Concentration on more advanced technical and repertoire
development; exploration of student's individual interpretative style.
- CONTINUED –
DAVID HERSCOWITZ, PAGE TWO
2002-Present: HERSCOWITZ PIANO STUDIO, LOS ANGELES AND SANTA BARBARA, CA
• Individual and class piano instruction for children and adults at beginning, intermediate and
advanced levels. Emphasis on literature, technique and interpretation.
• Instruction in sight singing, aural analysis and rhythmic studies, designed to assist students in
developing skills essential to good musicianship.
2004: MUSIC CONSULTANT, SHERMAN OAKS DAY CARE CENTER, CA
• Provided interactive musical lecture-demonstrations for children ages 3-6; consultations with
caregivers concerning early-age musical learning techniques.
2001-2002: FACULTY MEMBER, GUHL MUSIC STUDIO, SANTA BARBARA, CA
• Administered group music lessons to children ages 7-12.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
2012-2013: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, EASTER SEALS BAY AREA
• Weekly supervisory meetings with behavior specialists at autism program.
• Observation and reporting of supervisees in home settings to effect proper tailoring of each
therapy program to clients' specific needs.
2009-2012: BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST, BEHAVIOR THERAPY CLINIC, ENCINO, CA
• Behavior modification, using practices of Applied Behavior Analysis in home school settings with
children ranging from elementary to high school age groups. Children on caseload have diagnoses of
autism and other related developmental and behavioral disorders.
• Adaptive Skills and Discrete Trial training.
2007-2009: TEACHER SPECIALIST, SUNRISE SCHOOL - THE HELP GROUP, SHERMAN OAKS, CA
• Taught upper-elementary class (Grades 5-7). Programs focusing on academics – complying with
California State Standards; included communication, social skills, vocational and daily living
skills and community-based involvement. Disabilities in class included autism spectrum
disorder-severe and angel-man syndrome.
• Supervision of four teaching assistants.
• Co-teaching of weekly Music Recreation Club.
2006: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, SUNRISE SCHOOL - THE HELP GROUP
• Instructor, Young Adult Transition Program: weekly music appreciation lessons.
• Mentor, Bridgeport Student Store: mentoring students in business management.
• Academic and vocational curriculum: Bridgeport Transition Program for students age18-22 with
disabilities ranging from autism, mental retardation, to paranoid schizophrenia; daily living and
social skills.
• Academic and behavioral curriculum: one-on-one work with middle school students on
moderate-severe end of the autism spectrum.
DAVID HERSCOWITZ, PAGE THREE
SELECTED PERFORMANCES & ENSEMBLE WORK
2015-2016: TEMPLE SINAI PURIM SPEIL BAND
• Keyboard player in accompanying band for the annual Temple Sinai (Oakland) Purim Spiel.
2013-2014: LOS PATRONES
• Keyboard player in Sacramento modern rock band, specializing in recreating popular radio hits
from the 1990’s.
2008-2012: GROOVEHOUND
• Keyboard player and backing vocalist in classic rock/blues band, bringing the music of the
Grateful Dead to the Ventura County area.
2003: PIANO RECITAL: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
• Samuel Barber: Excursions (1942)
Mozart: Sonata in A Major, K. 331
Chopin: Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1
Béla Bartók: Six Romanian Dances
1999-2003: CONCERTS WITH ETHNOMUSICOLOGY ENSEMBLES, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
• Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Performances on Peking (soprano, iron percussion), Saron (alto, iron
percussion), Gongs and Kettledrums
• Middle East Ensemble: Performances on Darbuka (hand-drum)
1998: PERFORMANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA, NORTHRIDGE, CA
• Aaron Copland: Rodeo
1997-Present: PIANO RECITALS AND LECTURE-RECITALS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOS ANGELES AND
SANTA BARBARA, CA
• Performances of classical, popular, and folk music
• Informal talks concerning the composers and music featured
• Audience involvement, including question-and-answer sessions
1997: PERFORMANCES WITH HAMILTON ACADEMY ORCHESTRA, LOS ANGELES. CA
• Haydn: Piano Concerto in D Major
• Mozart: Sonata in G Major, K. 357, for Two Pianos
• Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K. 381, for Piano-Four Hands
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
The Groundhog – Trio for Flute, Oboe and Bass Clarinet Solar Eclipse (Hommage a Phillip Glass) –
for Solo Piano
Ode – Quartet for Piano, Bass, Ukulele and Digital Effects Processor
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
REGULAR PRESENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND LECTURE-RECITALS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Public and private schools, retirement communities, hospitals and nursing homes: bringing great
music to audiences who typically would not otherwise have access to live concert experiences;
giving culturally disadvantaged children and adults the opportunity to be exposed to performances
of fine music, including classical, popular, and folk; post-performance discussions and
question-and-answer sessions to stimulate audience response and to educate.
DAVID HERSCOWITZ, PAGE FOUR
MOZART PIANO SONATAS
LECTURE-RECITALS
Historical background and analysis of Classical-period stylistic elements affecting interpretation.
FOLK INFLUENCES IN THE MUSIC OF BARTÓK
Historical background and cultural considerations affecting interpretation.
TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN MUSIC
Examination of historical and cultural components influencing performance interpretation.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Orff Schulwerk - Currently enrolled in the San Francisco School Intro Course.
Practice Techniques: Examination of efficient methods to ensure consistently optimum results
Influence of folk music in the compositions of classical composers
Historical and cultural components of traditional Hawaiian music
DAVID HERSCOWITZ
Pianist, Music Instructor
6571 Liggett Drive
TEL: ------------
Oakland, CA 9461
E-MAIL: ------------
2010-2012: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN TEACHING
WITH EMPHASIS IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
2004: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE, PIANO PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS
Performance:
Major Professor (Piano Performance): Dr. Betty Oberacker Chamber Music: Dr. Charles Asche, Dr.
Betty Oberacker
Ethnomusicology:
Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Edward Dorsey
Middle-Eastern Ensemble & Tuning/Temperament: Dr. Scott Marcus Sub-Saharan African Music: Dr. Nina
Fales
World Music: Dr. Timothy Cooley Music History:
Medieval & 20th Century: Dr. Alejandro Planchart
Renaissance & Baroque: Dr. William Prizer Classical: Dr. Robert Freeman, Dr. Stefanie Tcharos
Romantic: Dr. Michael Beckerman
Music Theory: Dr. Patricia Hall, Dr. Pieter van den Toorn Counterpoint: Dr. Lee Rothfarb
1993-1997: ALEXANDER HAMILTON ACADEMY OF MUSIC, LOS ANGELES, CA
College-level courses in music theory, music history, and electronic music Piano Performance: Beth
Elliot, Kadima Conservatory of Music
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: MUSIC
2019: Music Teacher (Long-Term Sub from March-May, 2019) at Murray Elementary School, Dublin
Unified School District
• 1st through 5th grade classroom instruction of music theory, music history, and instrumental
music using district-approved curriculum based on California’s state standards.
2004-present: David Herscowitz Piano School (private lessons)
• Individual piano instruction for children and adults at beginning, intermediate and advanced
levels. Lessons include instruction in piano performance, musicianship, music theory and harmony.
• Course Description - Beginning Level: Designed to introduce students to the piano and teach basic
keyboard and theory skills. Course includes technical studies
nd skill-appropriate literature.
• Course Description – Intermediate Level: Private lessons customized to students' needs and
skills; emphasis on piano literature and technique; sight-reading exercises.
• Course Description – Advanced Level: Concentration on more advanced technical and repertoire
development; exploration of student's individual interpretative style.
- CONTINUED –
DAVID HERSCOWITZ, PAGE TWO
2002-Present: HERSCOWITZ PIANO STUDIO, LOS ANGELES AND SANTA BARBARA, CA
• Individual and class piano instruction for children and adults at beginning, intermediate and
advanced levels. Emphasis on literature, technique and interpretation.
• Instruction in sight singing, aural analysis and rhythmic studies, designed to assist students in
developing skills essential to good musicianship.
2004: MUSIC CONSULTANT, SHERMAN OAKS DAY CARE CENTER, CA
• Provided interactive musical lecture-demonstrations for children ages 3-6; consultations with
caregivers concerning early-age musical learning techniques.
2001-2002: FACULTY MEMBER, GUHL MUSIC STUDIO, SANTA BARBARA, CA
• Administered group music lessons to children ages 7-12.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA)
2012-2013: PROGRAM SUPERVISOR, EASTER SEALS BAY AREA
• Weekly supervisory meetings with behavior specialists at autism program.
• Observation and reporting of supervisees in home settings to effect proper tailoring of each
therapy program to clients' specific needs.
2009-2012: BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST, BEHAVIOR THERAPY CLINIC, ENCINO, CA
• Behavior modification, using practices of Applied Behavior Analysis in home school settings with
children ranging from elementary to high school age groups. Children on caseload have diagnoses of
autism and other related developmental and behavioral disorders.
• Adaptive Skills and Discrete Trial training.
2007-2009: TEACHER SPECIALIST, SUNRISE SCHOOL - THE HELP GROUP, SHERMAN OAKS, CA
• Taught upper-elementary class (Grades 5-7). Programs focusing on academics – complying with
California State Standards; included communication, social skills, vocational and daily living
skills and community-based involvement. Disabilities in class included autism spectrum
disorder-severe and angel-man syndrome.
• Supervision of four teaching assistants.
• Co-teaching of weekly Music Recreation Club.
2006: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT, SUNRISE SCHOOL - THE HELP GROUP
• Instructor, Young Adult Transition Program: weekly music appreciation lessons.
• Mentor, Bridgeport Student Store: mentoring students in business management.
• Academic and vocational curriculum: Bridgeport Transition Program for students age18-22 with
disabilities ranging from autism, mental retardation, to paranoid schizophrenia; daily living and
social skills.
• Academic and behavioral curriculum: one-on-one work with middle school students on
moderate-severe end of the autism spectrum.
DAVID HERSCOWITZ, PAGE THREE
SELECTED PERFORMANCES & ENSEMBLE WORK
2015-2016: TEMPLE SINAI PURIM SPEIL BAND
• Keyboard player in accompanying band for the annual Temple Sinai (Oakland) Purim Spiel.
2013-2014: LOS PATRONES
• Keyboard player in Sacramento modern rock band, specializing in recreating popular radio hits
from the 1990’s.
2008-2012: GROOVEHOUND
• Keyboard player and backing vocalist in classic rock/blues band, bringing the music of the
Grateful Dead to the Ventura County area.
2003: PIANO RECITAL: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
• Samuel Barber: Excursions (1942)
Mozart: Sonata in A Major, K. 331
Chopin: Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1
Béla Bartók: Six Romanian Dances
1999-2003: CONCERTS WITH ETHNOMUSICOLOGY ENSEMBLES, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
• Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Performances on Peking (soprano, iron percussion), Saron (alto, iron
percussion), Gongs and Kettledrums
• Middle East Ensemble: Performances on Darbuka (hand-drum)
1998: PERFORMANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA, NORTHRIDGE, CA
• Aaron Copland: Rodeo
1997-Present: PIANO RECITALS AND LECTURE-RECITALS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LOS ANGELES AND
SANTA BARBARA, CA
• Performances of classical, popular, and folk music
• Informal talks concerning the composers and music featured
• Audience involvement, including question-and-answer sessions
1997: PERFORMANCES WITH HAMILTON ACADEMY ORCHESTRA, LOS ANGELES. CA
• Haydn: Piano Concerto in D Major
• Mozart: Sonata in G Major, K. 357, for Two Pianos
• Mozart: Sonata in D Major, K. 381, for Piano-Four Hands
ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
The Groundhog – Trio for Flute, Oboe and Bass Clarinet Solar Eclipse (Hommage a Phillip Glass) –
for Solo Piano
Ode – Quartet for Piano, Bass, Ukulele and Digital Effects Processor
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
REGULAR PRESENTATION OF PROGRAMS AND LECTURE-RECITALS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Public and private schools, retirement communities, hospitals and nursing homes: bringing great
music to audiences who typically would not otherwise have access to live concert experiences;
giving culturally disadvantaged children and adults the opportunity to be exposed to performances
of fine music, including classical, popular, and folk; post-performance discussions and
question-and-answer sessions to stimulate audience response and to educate.
DAVID HERSCOWITZ, PAGE FOUR
MOZART PIANO SONATAS
LECTURE-RECITALS
Historical background and analysis of Classical-period stylistic elements affecting interpretation.
FOLK INFLUENCES IN THE MUSIC OF BARTÓK
Historical background and cultural considerations affecting interpretation.
TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN MUSIC
Examination of historical and cultural components influencing performance interpretation.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Orff Schulwerk - Currently enrolled in the San Francisco School Intro Course.
Practice Techniques: Examination of efficient methods to ensure consistently optimum results
Influence of folk music in the compositions of classical composers
Historical and cultural components of traditional Hawaiian music