saunus.com
The Website of David Goss
Music Educator, Clarinetist, Private Teacher
Biography
David Goss has taught in the public schools of New Jersey for nearly eight years from the 4th grade through 12th grade. The bands under his direction have received superior ratings at festivals and competitions throughout the country. Mr. Goss is an active private teacher and has taught students from beginners to college. His education includes: a Master of Music in Wind Conducting from Rutgers University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Montclair State University.
He is Assistant Conductor of the Rutherford Community Band, an ensemble which he has played in since 1993. He has guest conducting experience with the Rutgers University Wind Ensemble, Rutgers University Symphonic Band, and various high school ensembles throughout New Jersey. His primary conducting teachers have been Dr. William Berz (Rutgers University) and Dr. MaryAnn Craig (Montclair State University).
Mr. Goss has also
participated in conducting symposiums with H. Bob Reynolds (University of Southern California), Jerry Junkin (University of Texas at Austin), Eugene Corporon (University of North Texas), Dr. Mallory Thompson
(Northwestern University), Larry Rachleff (Rhode Island Philharmonic), Dr. Thomas McCauley (Montclair State University), Dr. Kate Tamarkin (University of Virginia), and Dr. Paula Holcomb (State University of New York at Fredonia).
Mr. Goss has studied clarinet with Meighan Stoops (Da Capo Chamber Players) Maureen Hurd (Rutgers University) and David Singer (Orpheus Chamber Orchestra/Montclair State University). As a clarinetist, David has performed in Moscow, Saratov, and St. Petersburg, Russia on 2002 tour by the Montclair State University Symphonic Band. As a member of the Rutgers Wind Ensemble, he appears on recordings on the Mark Custom label. David has also performed in the pit orchestras for the following musicals: Wizard of Oz, 42nd Street, Annie Get Your Gun, Children of Eden, Evita, Oliver, Guys and Dolls, and Anything Goes.
He served as music arranger for the Mount Olive High School Marching Band for six years. His arrangements have helped the Mount Olive Band achieve awards in Best Music and State Championship trophies.
Mr. Goss is a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, National Fraternity for Men of Music. He served Sinfonia as the Province Governor (PG) of Province One from October 2004 until May 2010. As Province Governor for Province One, he was responsible for advising all collegiate and alumni chapters in New Jersey, New York City, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. David was also one of the founding members of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia New York City Alumni Association. As a collegiate Sinfonian at the Lambda Mu Chapter, Montclair State University, he held the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Alumni Secretary. He was also the Collegiate Province Representative (CPR) for Province One from 2001-2002.
Mr. Goss holds memberships in MENC: The National Association for Music Education, College Band Directors National Association, The International Clarinet Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Boy Scouts of America.