Background
Maves, David Walter was born on April 3, 1937 in Salem, Oregon, United States. Son of Lawrence Carl and Melissa (Persons) Maves.
Maves, David Walter was born on April 3, 1937 in Salem, Oregon, United States. Son of Lawrence Carl and Melissa (Persons) Maves.
Bachelor of Music, University Oregon, 1961. Master of Music, University Michigan, 1963. Doctor of Music, University Michigan, 1971.
Ford Foundation composer-in-residence, City of Raleigh (North Carolina), 1964-1966; music coordinator, Shaw U., Raleigh, 1966-1968; instructor music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1968-1971; associate professor, Oakland Community College, Detroit, 1971-1973; assistant professor, Duke U., Durham, North Carolina, 1973-1976; chairman fine arts, College of Charleston, South Carolina., 1977-1982; composer-in-residence, College of Charleston, South Carolina., since 1982.
Director contemporary music festival Piccolo Spoleto Festival, Charleston, since 1978. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (awards each year since 1979), Center Opera Svc. New York, American Federation Musicians, College Music Society, International Society for Music Education.