BIOGRAPHY

David Clark Little was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. At an early age he began organ and piano lessons. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Penn State University as a multiple Dean's-List honored student. He studied Organ, Harpsichord and Composition at West Chester State University, PA; and in the Netherlands, at the conservatories of Hilversum, Amsterdam, and Utrecht. Among his teachers were several well-known performers, including harpsichordist Gustav Leonhardt, and organist Keith Chapman. Several of his compositions have received prizes, honorable mentions, or were finalists in international competitions; and have been performed and broadcast all over the world. He has been given commissions for compositional work and several grants to perform his work and to attend festivals and workshops abroad. His compositions are published by Donemus in the Netherlands. He has performed widely solo, and in ensembles such as Tactus Baroque Ensemble, The Academy conducted by Frans Brüggen, The Netherlands Vocal Ensemble conducted by Rudolf Grasman, The Netherlands Chamber Orchestra under Lev Markiz, La Fiocco led by Lewis Baratz; and the Techne Chamber Orchestra with David Kim, violin soloist (Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster) in the USA, the Netherlands, France, and Indonesia. After living in the Netherlands for 25 years, he returned to the USA 19 years ago, and has been concertizing in retirement centers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has 19 years experience as Organist/Music Director at various churches in the Philadelphia area.
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