David Maxwell

David Maxwell holds degrees in piano, organ, and music education from the University of Illinois. His principal organ instruction was with Jerald Hamilton, and his piano study included work with Malcolm Bilson and Dean Sanders. His composition instructors included Edwin London and Ben Johnston. Dr. Maxwell has played many solo recitals and has performed with several chamber music groups including Musica Tricinia, the Ineluctable Modality (a vocal ensemble led by Edwin London that performed avant garde music), and the Saint George Chamber Players, and has played with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and the Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra. Having previously taught at Western Illinois University and at the University of Southern Maine, he currently serves as Minister of Music at State Street Church, UCC, Portland, Maine and teaches and composes in his Scarborough (Maine) studio. He is a published composer of organ works.

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