David Edward Weiss

Background

Weiss, David Edward was born on February 8, 1947 in New York City. Son of Jerome and Marcia Weiss.

Education

Student, University of Southern California, 1964-1965; student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1965; student, Hunter College, 1966-1967; student, Duquesne U., 1969-1971.

Career

1st oboe, Metropolitan Opera National Company, 73-city United States Tour, 1965-1966; 1st oboe, West Point (New York) Military Academy, 1966-1969; associate 1st oboe, Pittsburgh Symphony, 1969-1971; 1st oboe, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, 1971-1973; 1st oboe, Los Angeles Philharmonic, since 1973; official photographer, Los Angeles Philharmonic, since 1974; owner, Cut Time Records, Los Angeles, since 1985. Oboe instructor Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1967-1969, Duquesne U., Pittsburgh, 1969-1971, Catholic U. American, Washington, 1972-1973, University of Southern California, LosAngeles, 1985, 89-.

Achievements

• David Edward Weiss has been listed as a notable Symphony musician, musical saw player by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Young Musicians Foundation, Los Angeles, since 1976. Served with United States Army, 1966-1969. Member Musicians Union.

Interests

• Avocation: surfing.

Connections

Children: Jonathan, Benjamin, Jamie. Married Alpha Hockett Walker, April 22, 1991.

Father:

Jerome Weiss

Mother:

Marcia Weiss

Spouse:

Alpha Hockett Walker

child:

Benjamin Weiss

child:

Jonathan Weiss

child:

Jamie Weiss