About David Bobrowitz
David Bobrowitz (b. 1945) is a highly prolific American composer, arranger, conductor, and instrumentalist whose diverse body of work significantly enriches the concert band, string orchestra, and choral repertoires. With over 275 published compositions, his music is characterized by its wide range of styles, often incorporating global folk influences, making it accessible and engaging for performers and audiences worldwide.
- At the age of fifteen, David Bobrowitz began a six-year independent study of composition and orchestration with the esteemed composer and arranger Robert Russell Bennett.
- He co-wrote "The Creation (A Rock Cantata)," a choral work that gained national recognition through a tour by The Norman Luboff Choir and remains a widely performed piece for choirs globally, even 50 years after its debut.
- Bobrowitz dedicated 30 years of his career (1970-2000) as a music educator for the Great Neck Public School System, where he also served as department chair for 25 years.
- Beyond composing and teaching, he is also an accomplished performer, having worked as a freelance bass trombonist, pianist, and baritonist in the New York area for over three decades.
Performing the music of David Bobrowitz offers a rewarding experience for musicians of all skill levels, from elementary students to seasoned professionals, across various ensembles including concert bands, string orchestras, and choirs. His extensive catalog provides pieces that cater to different technical abilities, while his stylistic versatility and occasional integration of folk music ensure that his sheet music is both educationally valuable and inherently enjoyable to rehearse and perform.