David Craig Forbes

Background

Forbes, David Craig was born on February 12, 1938 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Douglas James and Ruby A. (Niles) Forbes.

Education

Graduate, United States Navy School Music, 1957. Student, Western Washington University, 1964.

Career

Principal horn, La Jolla (California) Civic Orchestra, 1958-1960; principal horn, Seattle Worlds Fair Band, 1962; principal horn, Seattle Opera Company, since 1964; principal horn, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle, since 1964; assistant principal horn, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, since 1964; principal horn, Pacific Northwest Wagner Festival, Seattle, since 1975. Instructor horn Western Washington State University, 1969-1981, Cornish Institute, Seattle, 1964-1978.

Achievements

• David Craig Forbes has been listed as a notable musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1956-1960. Member National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, International Horn Society.

Interests

• Avocations: piano, golf, fishing.

Connections

Married Sylvia Sterling, August 29, 1965 (divorced April 1973). 1 child, Angela Rose.

Father:

Douglas James Forbes

Mother:

Ruby A. (Niles) Forbes

Spouse:

Sylvia Sterling

child:

Angela Rose Forbes