Background
Becker, David Manning was born on February 6, 1949 in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. Son of Manning Henry and Lois Kathleen (Legard) Becker.
Becker, David Manning was born on February 6, 1949 in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. Son of Manning Henry and Lois Kathleen (Legard) Becker.
Bachelor in Museum Education, University Oregon, 1971. Master in Museum Education, University Oregon, 1975.
Teacher music, band, Lakeview (Oregon) Junior and Senior High Schools, 1971-1973; teacher band, orchestra, Silverton (Oregon) Union High School, 1973-1976; teacher band, orchestra, South Salem (Oregon) High School, 1976-1981; teacher band, South Eugene (Oregon) High School, 1981-1982; director bands, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, since 1982; chairman music department, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, since 1989. Guest conductor and adjudicator numerous band festivals in thirteen states and Canada provinces. Presenter workshops on innovative band adjudication system.
Member National Band Association, College Band Directors National Association, Oregon Band Directors Association (president 1982-1984), Oregon Music Educators Association (vice president, other offices since 1980), Oregon School Activities Association (museum liaison 1981-1988), National Association Jazz Educators, World Association Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Kathryn Jean Brooks, August 29, 1970. Children: Allison Christine, Andrew David.