Double Bassist David Scholl enjoys a career as an active performer and educator. Currently he serves as principal bass of both the Madison and Quad City Symphonies. Previously he has been a member of the Illinois and Dubuque symphonies. Chamber music highlights include: Midsummer’s Music Festival, University of Wisconsin – Madison faculty recitals, Chicago Symphony’s MusicNOW series, University of Chicago’s Contempo series, Bach, Dancing, and Dynamite Society, as well as concerts with the Pro Arte and Spektral Quartets.
A dedicated teacher, David enjoys teaching in a wide array of settings. In addition to maintaining a private studio, David can be found presenting bass and coaching sectionals across the midwest. He served as interim bass instructor at UW Madison from 2017-2020, teaching both major and non-majors private lessons, ran studio class, and coached sectionals. Other teaching positions include faculty at Birch Creek Music Festival and the UW Summer Music Clinic.
David earned his BM and MM from Indiana University where he studied with Bruce Bransby. Additional training comes from his time as principal bass of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Aspen Music Festival, and Alex Hanna. David lives in Madison, WI with his wife, Ria, a violist, and their two cats.