About
David Trum is a composer, educator, and multi-instrumentalist whose works have been performed in a variety of venues, from Bargemusic in Brooklyn, NY to the Hindemith Music Center in Blonay, Switzerland. Described by The New York Times as having “conjured a ritualistic air,” Trum’s compositions reflect a wide variety of musical influences, fusing elements of western classical music, rock, jazz, and the avant-garde into unique sound worlds that are imaginative yet familiar.
His music has been performed by musicians and ensembles such as The Electrum Duo, Illumine, Nicholas Photinos (of Eighth Blackbird), Philadelphia’s Network for New Music, The West Chester University Percussion Ensemble, and the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. He received his MM in Composition from The University of Cincinnati: College Conservatory of Music and his BM in Music Theory/ Composition from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Trum currently serves as an adjunct professor at University of the Arts (UArts) and a private music instructor through his company David Trum Music LLC. He is also co-host of the monthly podcast Sean and Dave Make Music.