Background
Smith, David Larry was born on October 1, 1943 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Edgar Lee and Thelma Bell (Forsythe) Smith.
Smith, David Larry was born on October 1, 1943 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Edgar Lee and Thelma Bell (Forsythe) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, Mansfield University, 1967. Master of Music Performance, East Carolina University, 1970.
Music teacher, Elmira (New York) City Schools, 1967-1969; professor music, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, since 1970. Percussionist New Haven (Connecticut) Symphony Orchestra, since 1976, Bridgeport(Connecticut) Symphony Orchestra, 1971-1988, Ives Symphony Orchestra, Danbury, since 1988, New York City Symphony, 1988-1990.
With United States Army, 1961-1964. Member Percussive Arts Society (state president 1978-1985), American Federation Musicians, Music Educators National Conference, Connecticut Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Married Judith Elizabeth Werthner, April 6, 1969. Children: David L. Junior, Karen, Christopher, Kevin.